Need a Quickie?

Posted by Scott Williams
7 Comments
August 12, 2008
Leadership

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Need a Quickie?  Okay, here is a 5 step leadership quickshop: 

  • Focus on the people and the mission; instead of focusing on being the boss.
  • Don’t be afraid to hire someone that is young or lacks experience, if they have the raw DNA.
  • Stop having so many meetings; a meeting to schedule a meeting to meet to have a meeting.
  • Lead up, spend some leadership equity; be willing to respectfully tell your boss “No or I Disagree.”
  • DON’T MICROMANAGE; micro-managers are insecure and need to get a life (let your people lead).
  • Bonus: “Do You!” Be yourself!  “Do You! It’s a statement not a question”  

What are your thoughts or experiences with any of theses leadership principles?  Again, share your thoughts or share your own quickies!  BigIsTheNewSmall

  • http://jennifercady.blogspot.com Jenn Cady

    Love it! Love it! Love it! I used to hate meeting about “how to meet with your customer”…what a waste of time! And the micromanage thing smothers ALL growth! How about..Continue to motivate others ALWAYS to be the BEST “them” that they can be!

  • http://www.scottrodgers.wordpress.com Scott Rodgers

    Nice Scott. Here are some random thoughts that corrolate with yours:
    #1 – Quit focusing on where we are on the organizational flow chart and focus on adding value to the cause and those around us. See more here – http://swerve.lifechurch.tv/2008/07/08/guest-blog-scott-rodgers-4/
    #2 – Hire mostly on the things that are not as teachable: passion, leadership zeal, communication, woo, willing to sacrifice, initiative, resourcefulness, etc.
    #3 – What are meetings? Conversations to further the cause, move forward with executing strategy, etc. I’ll bet big money that those conversations can happen more impromptu if we’re intentional. Not all the time, but much more I’m sure and be more energizing than most ‘meetings’.
    #4 – Strong leaders aren’t looking for ‘yes men’. We should contribute by adding our respectful and honest observations then be willing to do the work necessary to make the dream a reality.
    #5 – The cardinal sin of leadership is insecurity. Don’t micromanage. Let your people breath. Let them lead. Allow them to fail. Don’t abandon them though, empower them appropriately. Coach them so that they ultimately succeed.
    #6 – Be the best you that you can be. Lead through your strengths. Find your voice as a leader. Discover the rhythm that best fits you. Be teachable but don’t try to become someone you’re not.
    Thanks Scott Williams. That’s the longest comment I’ve ever posted :) . Love ya’.

  • http://ichilly.typepad.com Chilly

    IF I could add one, it would be: Never underestimate the power of personal integrity.
    – Leading is difficult, if not impossible, without personal integrity. Sincerity, honesty, character and credibility must be modeled. A high and holy standard is essential.

  • http://princessjes.wordpress.com princessjes

    I appreciate this quickie!
    Thanks for sharing.
    The one I’m learning…sometimes you just gotta let GO!

  • http://www.annameadows.com Anna Meadows

    trust the people under you… I need to work on that!

  • Scott Williams

    Jenn- Yes
    Scott- Good stuff, that’s a post…. you should put that on your blog tomm.
    Chilly- Integrity was my bonus lesson in my first post “Need a Quickie”
    Jess- Gotta let go to grow!
    Anna- Trust people and trust yourself.

  • http://www.manymeadows.blogspot.com Robin Meadows

    Nothing to add. But, I’ve seen you put all of these to work….and IT WORKS!! Thanks for leading the way you do.

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