leadership

The Power of Positive Leadership

Positive Energy

Last week in our office, we were able to discuss with the team the main takeaways from Jon Gordon’s book. We came up with the conclusion that genuine leaders strive for excellence, and obviously have an optimistic approach about the future. It’s not like they are trying to reach excellence at all times, but they also don’t discard it as well in their daily goals.

This is best illustrated in the following quote:

Positive leaders are humble and hungry.

Positive successful leaders are cognizant of their lack of knowingness and are more than willing to broaden their horizons and be curious about what they can accomplish and learn. That’s what defines both humbleness and a non-stop thirst for expansion in any way possible.

If we take a critical look at some of the world’s top companies, brands and their organization, we’ll see a definite pattern; all of them have a distinct culture that guides their efforts, both individual and organizational. Success is based only on merit, and bad misconduct is punishable.

If you are attempting to build a business, or any kind of organization, you’ll need a winning team which can abide by similar principles. You need contacts forged in the fire of struggle and common goals so all the team is on the same page.

Only then you can bring your organization to the next level, and preserve the fire burning and intensity!

So according to Jon Gordon, grit is what makes all the difference. It represents the real bulwark for success and prosperity in every regard. Make it happen

9 Tips to Be a Great Leader

Good leaders do things well. Great leaders teach and inspire others to do things well.

1. Face the facts, no matter how complicated they may be.

Great leaders identify problems early and take actions to solve them. Identifying the problems earlier gives leaders extra time to find solutions and solve problems faster than their competitors.

2. Take accountability seriously.

Great leaders hold people accountable to do what they should be doing and completing the tasks on their plate. If goals aren’t being met, they take the opportunity to discuss, gather insight, and make the adjustments necessary for the team members and the company to win.

3. Look for bright spots.

Great leaders identify those key points in the business process that can be replicated afterwards within the team in order to get long term successful achievements.

4. Develop and prioritize winning moves.

Great leaders focus on several key strategies, which they discuss and debate with their executive teams before deciding on which ones will bring the company closer to reaching its goals.

5. Scrap what’s not working.

Great leaders realize when something isn’t working, and are flexible to modify the strategy to set a better and achievable goal.

6. Focus on the best and brightest.

A great leader will recognize the strategies that will motivate and inspire their teams to push toward success.

7. Plan successful mid-term goals.

Business is a marathon, not a sprint. Focusing on mid-term goals, helps leaders to determine short-term weekly achievable goals.

8. Encourage consistency but not complacency.

When performance is consistent, great leaders take that opportunity to focus on what’s needed to take it to the next level.

9. Lead adjustment meetings.

Adjustment meetings are useful for teams to review where they are and also to discuss plans that are already or about to get off-track and provide solutions and ideas for improvement.

Remember: Great leaders teach others how to lead.