My granddaughter likes strawberry glazed donuts from Dunkin’. I was disappointed she played with her phone under the table.
I asked curiously, “What are you playing?” She said it was a make-up game.
I said, “Could you show me how you do that?” I leaned in and learned how to choose and mix colors.
Relational Lessons for Leaders
Don’t choose between results and relationships. Pressure produces compliance. Relationships multiply results.
Fear stand aloof. Courage cares.
Thin relationships yield disappointing results. Who brings their best? Someone who feels disregarded. Or someone who believes the boss cares.
When you don’t care about people, the team conforms but doesn’t commit.
5 Steps to Relentless Results
Poor relationship skills limit leaders. Human ties strengthen us to face challenges. Confidence requires connection.
Detached leaders have friction-filled teams.
Efficiency without humanity weakens performance.
Efficiency is a tool. Humanity is the fuel.
Productivity takes the shortest path. Humanity energizes the will to walk it.
Don’t care for people, admire them. Admiration is specific. It energizes, affirms, and elevates people.
Leaders who admire others unlock deeper influence and stronger connections. Discover 10 things admiration achieves that caring alone can’t.
The next time someone sits across from you, say, “One thing I admire about you is…”
Most things people want from leaders benefit everyone.
Get out of leadership if you don’t care what people want from you. Leadership is about people. Learn to adapt to people, but don’t lose yourself.
Balance responsiveness with conviction.
Here are 7 things people want from leaders.
Leadership is all fluff when you neglect what matters. Busyness causes you to miss what matters today.
This post shares 10 ways you can do what matters today.
Pick one action to move your leadership in a positive direction.
