Nobody asks us to be perfect in order to be a great leader. As a matter of fact, Steve Jobs was not perfect and when we look around, it is not an attribute of great leaders to be flawless. On the contrary, it seems that one main attribute of leaders is character. Character is the essence of leadership. That is the conclusion of a study led by John Zenger and Joseph Folkman and that led to this amazing book on leadership: "The handbook for leaders, 24 lessons for Extraordinary Leaders".
So instead of fighting against those things that holds us back from being this ideal leader, let's try to identify our strengths and work on it. Alex is analytical and super organized. Martha is a great communicator and can sale anything to anyone. John is a promoter: he is good at having great ideas and start things from scratch. Deborah is a wonderful manager and has this talent of helping people work together. And you, what are your two or three main talents, those things you can bring to the world and make a difference ?
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Take action and manage your team. Help them find out what makes them happy. Take a look at your employees performances with that prospective in mind: motivation / skills. Ask yourself this question: do they like what they do and do they have the skills to do it ? If they don't have the skills : train them. If they don't have the motivation, give them a new challenge. If they still don't make it, change them.
How do you use your time with your co-workers ? Cause actually, the way you use your time in your relationships at work tells a lot about yourself
Are you structuring positive, constructive, meaningful relationships with others ? Do you try to create powerful conversations with your colleagues, the one that help them improve and feel good ? Do you try to open the conversations, do positive feedback to others' suggestions ?
Do you try to be nice and value the contributions of others ? Do you create intimacy, in recognizing unconditionally the person in front of you ? Are you valuing relationships that contribute to a good climate in the company ?
...or.. do you play it totally personal ? do you kill in one word others suggestions ? are you in competition, do you spend your time thinking about strategies to destroy others and compromise them ? do you see yourself playing political games and trying to take revenges ?
If you are most of the time in the second category, you actually loose your time. You certainly need to take a serious look inside of you, or to reconsider your environment.
Need for a change in your carreer ?
Feb 2, 2012 - We all feel sometimes a disconnection between us and our job. We all feel sometimes bored, with no motivation and without being able to see the real purpose of what we do, the contribution, the value of our day to day hard work. Sometimes ! But when those questions come back all the time, it might be the sign that we need to take a more serious look inside and understand deeper what is going on: What is working and what can I improve ? do I need to reassess my skills ? change my behaviors ? Am I willing to take a new challenge ? Do I want to go in another field ? Stay in the same company ? Give a try to something totally different. With my new Skills Assessment methodology, I offer you a comprehensive yet totally flexible approach to help you answer those questions and move forward... for the good reasons. If you feel that it is time for you to take new steps in your job, or if you simply want to find a new job, contact me for a free introductory session. We will explore your needs, your desires, and find together the best way for you to move forward.
Join the conversation
Wednesday December 14, our little group had his second "informal conversation around a coffee". Yes, it is new ! Each second wednesday of the month, I invite you to "join the conversation", connect with others in a friendly atmosphere from 8:30 to 10 am. Each participant share his views on topics like balance, relationships, confidence. Anyone with a positive energy and a true desire to contribute is welcome.
For more details, call me 786-547-2390
The need to clarify
January 18, 2012- I am working with a wonderful young athlete who is considering stopping her career and find a job in Corporate America. Challenging right ? Even for a smart young lady with a great potential. We work on her self confidence, her assumptions, her doubts. But what helps her most is the clarification of what she really wants and what she achieved so far. Clear on her goals and on herself, she now feels confident during her interviews and ready to answer all the tough questions. Be clear on ourselves is the first step to succeed in our relationships with others.
The figure of the month
“Worker satisfaction in the United States is at an all-time low,” reports the New York Times. “Only 45 percent of workers are satisfied with their jobs, down from 61 percent in 1987. The findings show that the decline goes well beyond concerns about job security. Employees are unhappy about the design of their jobs, the health of their organizations and the quality of their managers.”