Connerstone of Leadership

The cornerstone of leadership is contained in three words: character, competence and humility. Character is first followed by the commitment to the highest level of performance excellence. One’s competency must always be balanced with a sincere and abiding sense of humility. Leadership is about creating followers to your cause. One leads with their energy first and foremost. Energy is contagious for better or for worst. To develop leadership skills: First, understand that leadership, like human energy is multi – dimensional. You lead physically by taking care of yourself, by eating right , exercising regularly, solid nutrition, rest etc., You lead emotionally by understanding that positive emotions should be the primary driver of your operating style; but that is clearly the exception and should never represent business as normal. You lead mentally keeping your focuses on what’s relevant and critical to mission success, and ensure that the stories you tell do not undermine employee engagement. You lead spiritually by ensuring that your energy investments are fully aligned with your deepest values and sense of purpose. Secondly never underestimate the power of human energy .Leaders are stewards of human energy and must become highly skilled in getting followers to invest extraordinary energy in whatever cause is deemed important. Thirdly character trumps out every time. Nothing is more important in the consideration of leadership than one’s personal character. Those character traits that define our relationships with others always assume the highest priority. Examples include integrity, trustworthiness, respect for others, gratefulness, humility and caring..........( Dr. Jim Loehr, Performance Psychologist)

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