Much of leadership is not about the leader himself, but rather how effectively and completely he is able to bring out the very best in others.
It is the both a duty of, and the responsibility of true leaders to see what others are capable of, and to help them reach their potential, and if possible, surpass their expectations.
This requires a combination of respect for, empathy with, personal commitment, and the ability to connect to and motivate others.
Blaine Lee put this concept into clear perspective when he stated, "The best leaders are like the best conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.
" In sports, many that follow basketball attribute Phil Jackson's success to his Zen - like approach, where he attempted to reach an inner truth in each of his players.
The greatest basketball point guard, for example, is not the individual with the greatest individual statistics, but rather the player who brings out the best in the rest of his team.
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How can a leader bring out the best in others? It all begins with true empathy, and an understanding of what makes others tick, what they care about and what their values are.
He then devotes himself to communicating effectively with them, not by lecturing them or demanding of them, but rather by motivating them by appealing to their best values, etc.
Unfortunately, the typical individual who ascends to a leadership position, often only goes through the motions, often talking the talk, but rarely walking the walk.
Far too often, these pseudo - leaders are more concerned about their own needs, reputations, friendships, and respect, than providing value to others.
Until an individual understands, and then both provides true value, as well as being perceived as having the best interests of others as his priority, he never becomes a real leader.
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True leaders motivate others by leading by example, as well as by using his wisdom and expertise, to train others to enhance their skills, and enhancing their reasons why they might want to become more involved and committed.
It is a leader's desire and ability to bring out the best instincts, behaviors, and actions in others, that often sets the tone for his organization.
If done properly, this creates an overall positive aura, that makes others want to listen, and want to get more involved.
True leaders cannot fake their actions.
They must proceed with absolute integrity to prioritize their followers, and commit to providing value to those around him!
It is the both a duty of, and the responsibility of true leaders to see what others are capable of, and to help them reach their potential, and if possible, surpass their expectations.
This requires a combination of respect for, empathy with, personal commitment, and the ability to connect to and motivate others.
Blaine Lee put this concept into clear perspective when he stated, "The best leaders are like the best conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players.
" In sports, many that follow basketball attribute Phil Jackson's success to his Zen - like approach, where he attempted to reach an inner truth in each of his players.
The greatest basketball point guard, for example, is not the individual with the greatest individual statistics, but rather the player who brings out the best in the rest of his team.
1.
How can a leader bring out the best in others? It all begins with true empathy, and an understanding of what makes others tick, what they care about and what their values are.
He then devotes himself to communicating effectively with them, not by lecturing them or demanding of them, but rather by motivating them by appealing to their best values, etc.
Unfortunately, the typical individual who ascends to a leadership position, often only goes through the motions, often talking the talk, but rarely walking the walk.
Far too often, these pseudo - leaders are more concerned about their own needs, reputations, friendships, and respect, than providing value to others.
Until an individual understands, and then both provides true value, as well as being perceived as having the best interests of others as his priority, he never becomes a real leader.
2.
True leaders motivate others by leading by example, as well as by using his wisdom and expertise, to train others to enhance their skills, and enhancing their reasons why they might want to become more involved and committed.
It is a leader's desire and ability to bring out the best instincts, behaviors, and actions in others, that often sets the tone for his organization.
If done properly, this creates an overall positive aura, that makes others want to listen, and want to get more involved.
True leaders cannot fake their actions.
They must proceed with absolute integrity to prioritize their followers, and commit to providing value to those around him!
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