'LEAD BY LEADING' by Chris Hekeik
“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way” - JOHN C. MAXWELL
The key OBJECTIVES of an effective leader is: to build and develop team members and key staff - increase rapport with customers - and provide higher returns for shareholders.
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CHRIS HEKEIK Communication and & Leadership Trainer |
However the success of the organization depends significantly, on how its leader - positions the organisation for success.
Therefore having great Leadership skills ‘will in no doubt’ inject 'Positive energy' into the Organization - so it achieves its mission goals and accomplishes its business objectives.
Ten easy tips for Leaders: to go from being ‘Good’ - to become ‘Extraordinary'
2. EXCELLENCE: Setting High service levels and exceptional business standards will ALWAYS set one organisation - apart from its rival competition - creating its unique ‘Business Brand’ - to stand out.
3. INTEGRITY: a leader’s integrity is continually under the spotlight. It takes a lifetime to build, but a few seconds to lose.
4. ENCOURAGE INPUT: Be open to suggestions and valuable input from all staff and team members.
5. BE OPTIMISTIC: be positive, no matter what the circumstance. Remember your team is always observing how you react and respond to economic adversity and business challenges.
6. CARE FOR PEOPLE: value people (Human Capital), they are your biggest investment and business assets - the only means to your success.
7. SKILLS: continually look for ways to IMPROVE AND DEVELOP your Leadership - attend seminars, encourage studying and consistently keep updated - by reading leadership and motivational books/ ebooks.
8. STAY FOCUSED: stay focused on being at the top of your game – especially when it comes down to self motivation and motivating people – so that focused goals and extraordinary results is the ultimate purpose and the reason for going to work - each day.
9. APPRECIATE OTHERS: keep your team encouraged: by always saying nice words to them, and validating their achievements: while, at the same time, acknowledging their weaknesses - they can improve.
10. DRESS FOR SUCCESS: always look like a leader - by dressing and acting like one. Keep in mind: ‘Perception is key’
THERE YOU HAVE IT: Ten easy steps to go from being Good to Extraordinary, and see your LEADERSHIP and PERSONAL goals - TAKE OFF!
For more information on how you can become an EFFECTIVE LEADER and build your own 'LEADERSHIP SKILLS', call 1300 501850 or visit: masterspeaking.com to register for a Communication or Leadership course.