Have you ever had one of those situations where things weren’t as they appeared? This funny video is the perfect demonstration of that! Think before you jump to conclusions next time. Better to assume positive intent as a leader until you know differently. Leaders who jump to conclusions behave in ways that are not healthy for their teams, just as the actions of the guy in this video led to things that are not healthy for relationships.
Every once in a while you hear a leadership story that touches you to the core. I produced the following leadership story because I found it so powerful in what it taught. Great leaders care. Should they care enough to risk their life for the enemy? Sergeant Richard Kirkland did. What do you think?
Maybe you have mastered most of the important characteristics of a good leader, but if you miss having the right attitude of a leader you will negate most of the good you have done or will do.
When you think of employee development what comes to your mind? Do you think of long “spray and pray” webinars or seminars? Or maybe worse, you only think of the once a year employee development plan you are required to complete.
Trust is a fragile thing for a leader. People can trust leaders one day and completely lose trust the next. Trust is foundational to leadership. Without trust leaders have a difficult time getting people to follow.
