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.
“Good leadership is always human. It takes time and energy. It is hard work. Which is why good leadership is so special when we find it..” — Simon Sinek
If
I only had a nickel for every time I’ve heard someone say, “It’s not personal;
it’s just business.” Great leaders understand nothing is more personal than
leadership, and they engage accordingly. The best leaders understand a failure
to engage is in fact a failure to lead. Average leaders remain aloof and distant
– great leaders look to know and care for their people.
I only had a nickel for every time I’ve heard someone say, “It’s not personal;
it’s just business.” Great leaders understand nothing is more personal than
leadership, and they engage accordingly. The best leaders understand a failure
to engage is in fact a failure to lead. Average leaders remain aloof and distant
– great leaders look to know and care for their people.
Average
leaders are viewed as business executives, the best leaders are viewed as great
human beings. The best leaders understand it’s not a weakness to get personal,
to display empathy, kindness, and compassion – it’s the ultimate strength. Peak
performance is never built on the backs of others, but by helping others become
successful. Treat your people as if your life depends on it – it does.
leaders are viewed as business executives, the best leaders are viewed as great
human beings. The best leaders understand it’s not a weakness to get personal,
to display empathy, kindness, and compassion – it’s the ultimate strength. Peak
performance is never built on the backs of others, but by helping others become
successful. Treat your people as if your life depends on it – it does.
Leaders
are nothing without people. Put another way, people will make or break you as a
leader. You’ll either treat them well, earn their trust, respect and loyalty,
or you won’t. You’ll either see people as capital to be leveraged or humans to
be developed and fulfilled. You’ll either view yourself as superior to your
employees, or as one whose job it is to serve them, learn from them, and leave
them be better off for being led by you.
are nothing without people. Put another way, people will make or break you as a
leader. You’ll either treat them well, earn their trust, respect and loyalty,
or you won’t. You’ll either see people as capital to be leveraged or humans to
be developed and fulfilled. You’ll either view yourself as superior to your
employees, or as one whose job it is to serve them, learn from them, and leave
them be better off for being led by you.
The
best leaders don’t put people in a box – they free them from boxes. Ultimately,
a leaders job isn’t to create followers, but to strive for ubiquitous
leadership. Average leaders spend time scaling processes, systems, and models –
great leaders focus on scaling leadership.
best leaders don’t put people in a box – they free them from boxes. Ultimately,
a leaders job isn’t to create followers, but to strive for ubiquitous
leadership. Average leaders spend time scaling processes, systems, and models –
great leaders focus on scaling leadership.
The
reality is anyone can lead, but very few lead well. If you want to lead well,
you can’t forget the human component.
reality is anyone can lead, but very few lead well. If you want to lead well,
you can’t forget the human component.
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