Lead by example
To spark others to perform and
cultivate leaders, you must
lead by example. Jack Welch
mastery of the four E's of
leadership
– Energy, Energize, Edge, and
Execution – was always in
evidence. He had amazing energy,
sparked and energized others,
had incredible competitive
spirit, and had a great record
of execution as a
transformational leader. Had
he been lacking in any of the
leadership traits he
preached, he would not have
commanded such acclaim.
Don't micromanage
Managers muddle –
leaders inspire. Leaders are
people who inspire with clear
vision of how things can be done
better.
Your job is to
see the big picture. Don't
manage every detail. Don't get
caught up in the minutiae or
obsess over every detail, but
instead inspire others to
execute of your vision. Surround
yourself with great people and
trust them to do their job and
contribute their best to the
organization.
Involve everyone
Involve everyone and welcome
great ideas from everywhere.
Anyone can be a leader, just
so long as they contribute, and
the most meaningful way for
anyone to contribute is to come
up with a good
idea.
