A Lean Journey 
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve.
“One of the most important actions, things a leader can do, is to lead by example. If you want everyone else to be passionate, committed, dedicated, and motivated, you go first!” — Marshall Goldsmith
Many people
define leadership in different ways. I believe that leadership is simply
influence. Through your actions, which are aligned with what you say, you
become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing but do
another, they erode trust, a critical element of effective leadership. Good
leaders must lead by example. Here are 10 ways to lead by example:
define leadership in different ways. I believe that leadership is simply
influence. Through your actions, which are aligned with what you say, you
become a person others want to follow. When leaders say one thing but do
another, they erode trust, a critical element of effective leadership. Good
leaders must lead by example. Here are 10 ways to lead by example:
Take
responsibility. Blame costs you your credibility, keeps people on the defensive
and ultimately sabotages real growth.
responsibility. Blame costs you your credibility, keeps people on the defensive
and ultimately sabotages real growth.
Be truthful.
Inaccurate representation affects everyone. Show that honesty really IS the
best policy.
Inaccurate representation affects everyone. Show that honesty really IS the
best policy.
Be courageous.
Walk through fire (a crisis) first. Take calculated risks that demonstrate
commitment to a larger purpose.
Walk through fire (a crisis) first. Take calculated risks that demonstrate
commitment to a larger purpose.
Acknowledge
failure. Failure is part of the process of becoming extraordinary. When you
acknowledge that you have failures from time to time, it becomes OK for others.
failure. Failure is part of the process of becoming extraordinary. When you
acknowledge that you have failures from time to time, it becomes OK for others.
Be persistent.
Try, try again. Go over, under or around any hurdles to show that obstacles
don’t define you.
Try, try again. Go over, under or around any hurdles to show that obstacles
don’t define you.
Create
solutions. Don’t dwell on problems; instead be the first to offer solutions and
then ask your for more ideas.
solutions. Don’t dwell on problems; instead be the first to offer solutions and
then ask your for more ideas.
Listen. Ask
questions. Seek to understand. You’ll receive valuable insights and set a tone
that encourages healthy dialogue.
questions. Seek to understand. You’ll receive valuable insights and set a tone
that encourages healthy dialogue.
Delegate
liberally. Encourage an atmosphere in which people can focus on their core
strengths.
liberally. Encourage an atmosphere in which people can focus on their core
strengths.
Take care of
yourself. Exercise, don’t overwork, take a break. Mental and spiritual balance
grows success. Model it, encourage it, support it!
yourself. Exercise, don’t overwork, take a break. Mental and spiritual balance
grows success. Model it, encourage it, support it!
Roll up your
sleeves. Like Alexander the Great leading his men into battle, you’ll inspire
greatness.
sleeves. Like Alexander the Great leading his men into battle, you’ll inspire
greatness.
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