Most organizations have too little conflict.
Teams that can’t fight fair are mediocre. They don’t innovate. They seldom leverage each other’s skill. They fall below the beauty of excellence.
Warning: Friction between individuals based on personalities, backstabbing, and gossip hinders productivity.
The rule: Everyone pulls together once decisions are made.
Disrespect shrivels people. It awakens the inner accuser. Public correction invites people to feel stupid.
Lack of respect promotes learned helplessness.
Nearly 80% of employees lower their commitment when they feel disrespected.
One of the most powerful things leaders do is show respect. It costs nothing.
Respect lets people know they matter.
Skill can’t compensate for a stingy heart.
Advantage grows when it’s given.
Generosity multiplies influence.
Let what comes to you flow through you.
Do you know the four foundational strengths of generosity?
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Many have titles. Some have skill. Only elite leaders have moral authority.
Moral authority is influence earned because others trust your motives, character, and intentions.
“The essence of moral authority is sacrifice.” Robert Greenleaf
The less you hunt for status, the more you find.
Here are 3 Sacrifices of Moral Authority.
You don’t have a time problem. You have a “no” problem.
When you can’t say no, others run your life. Resentment builds. Relationships suffer. Friction prevails.
5 Positive Ways to Say No
Saying No to the Boss
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There are sixteen steps to my office. I decided to double my trips. When I go up. I go back down and up again. I want to protect my health by increasing physical activity.
The best goals are habits, not finish lines.
