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Your Leadership Legacy
What
will remain of your Leadership long after you move on?
Who
is it that you would name as the one Leader you have had that
inspired you?
What
specifically did that person do to achieve that memorable status?
The
role of a Leader is to get results for the business through the
people you Lead. One aspect is inseparable from the other.
The
more people you Lead the more critical your propensity to deal
with pressure.
Whose
pressure?
In the last Ezine I used your ability to deal with your own pressure
as the subject. Let’s now look at your ability to deal with
the pressure those you Lead experience.
Pressure
is not real it is perceived!
As a Leader you may have that worked out. So how well do you manage
the pressure that others experience, those to whom you delegate
and so on down the line?
The
notion of “Pressure”
is one that I notice is an issue that pervades the daily environment
of players in the corporate world. My focus on this subject has
sparked a great deal of interest from people around the globe.
Having
asked for input from my LinkedIn network “What is your biggest
Leadership challenge when the pressure is on?”; raising
the issue in the Ezine; and in my most recent keynote speech;
I received a myriad of comments with startling similarities. I
even received input from a former officer in the Royal Marines,
now Leading teams into Polar Regions.
These
findings
are amongst information I will discuss in an upcoming eBook I
am writing on the subject. Those of you who contributed will receive
a complimentary copy, many thanks.
Bottom
line… two major aspects topped the list…
1.
Taking a wider perspective in order to light the way.
2. Not being drawn into the pressure others are experiencing.
But
how…
a comment from a local esteemed colleague suggested “Having
sufficiently invested in the emotional bank account of those you
Lead during a business as usual environment so that they will
easily follow you when the pressure is on”. Thank you Stuart!
Whether
you have a few or many people reporting to you, or your Leadership
is a dotted line of influence Leadership, it is vital to your
results to have the ongoing ability to influence others with integrity
and authenticity.
Sound
like a motherhood statement? Perhaps, but… if you want to
leave a legacy of results and emotionally resilient people who
view you as one of the best Leaders they have had, you are wise
to take it seriously!
How
well do you know your people? Ask your self, for each individual
you Lead and influence…
- What
is their outcome/vision for themselves career and personally?
- How
does their current position support their outcome /vision?
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What drives or motivates them on a daily basis?
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What do they worry about?
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What do they not want in their work?
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How do they respond to pressure? Or, how emotionally resilient
are they?
Until
next time, be emotionally resilient and enjoy life in business!
I
look forward to connecting with you on my Blog
and on Business!
Noelene
Dawes
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