How closely does what you say as a leader align with what you do? Read on… Here is another great story to share with other leaders. My hope is that we will all better lead by example.
Trust and Leaders
I found myself in one of those situations today where something so simple was made way more complicated than it needed to be. I had to take a dreaded trip to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) to get my driver’s license renewed. I was relieved and even shocked to find no one else in the entire office except those who were working.
It is always refreshing for me personally to run across a leader like Steven from time to time. I have had a lot of respect and in some cases more loyalty for leaders who could be genuinely emotional on occasion. I am talking about open leaders who could share an inspiring personal story and could shed tears. Or leaders who could cry with those they lead because they care.
Not too long ago I heard a short, but very powerful anecdote I would like to share. A young couple, Lisa and John, moved into a new neighborhood. One morning while they were eating breakfast, Lisa looked out the window and watched her next-door neighbor hanging out her wash.
Do you want to destroy the trust of those you lead, but still feel like a leader? Well, I have three suggestions to help you get there sooner than later. Most leaders do one or all of these so I thought it might be helpful to pass them on in case you weren’t aware of some of them and needed some help.
