Are you present and visible as a leader?
Leadership Lessons of Ulysses S. Grant is one of my favorite books on this topic. Here’s a passage that has always stuck with me…
“Grant will ride along the long line of the army, apparently an indifferent observer, yet he sees and notices everything. He seems to know and remember every regiment, and in fact every cannon in his large army.”
Sanctuary is where you go to get away from everything. A place or activity where you can totally unplug from the demands of work and life.
Most new managers are in trouble.
The thrill of a new job or promotion lasts for a little while. But slowly, reality starts to sink in.
Not too long ago, new managers only had to worry about themselves.
Now they live and die by the performance of their team. And that team is made up people who may not even want to see them succeed.
New managers need help, and they need it fast.
Let’s look at the cold, hard truth. Brace yourself, this isn’t going to be pretty…
Sharon, a department manager, was furious. Her new employee Mark was clashing with coworkers. Sharon had hired him to help the team, but Mark was turning into a big headache.
Fear is a cheat code.
We’re hardwired to respond to it. If the fear is big enough, action will follow.
One of the fondest memories of my childhood is taking a family road trip to Florida. I recall cramming myself into the backseat of an overpacked Ford Pinto, negotiating with my two sisters for elbow space and breathing room. It wasn’t always pretty. And before long, one of us asked the question my parents dreaded: “Are we there yet?”.
So, you want to be respected at work. Who doesn’t? And wait, you also want to be liked? Some people might say that’s asking a lot.
I have a confession to make. I write about leadership and I conduct training on leadership, but sometimes I wonder why anyone would want to be a leader.
There are so many hassles and difficulties that come your way. Day after day, problem after problem. It can seem a lot easier to let someone else deal with the headaches.
But then I remember there are some magnificent things about being a leader. Here’s my short list:
It is a scary thrill to be promoted to the position of manager.
New leaders should be proud – their combination of skill and savvy has paid off. However, first time managers are usually a little nervous too, because they know obstacles are coming.
Getting lost is a kick in the pants that tells you it’s time to change. Or not.
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