Wednesday, October 27, 2010

How Leaders Set Themselves Apart From Others

The question I am sure every employee asks is "what makes him a great leader and not me?". Well I know that I asked myself that question when assessing people I have worked for over my career. I think Jack Welch has said it best in his book "Winning". I have always been a fan of Welch and have read all his books and even was a stockholder of GE for many years. In his latest book, "Winning", I think he really articulates what leaders do and after re-reading this book for a 2nd time it finally hit home. So, what leadership knowledge has Jack imparted upon us, here are his eight key points:



  • leaders relentlessly upgrade their team, constantly assessing their progress and evaluating them along the way
  • leaders make sure people breath the vision set, not just see it
  • leaders get into people's skin, through positive energy and optimism
  • leaders establish trust and credit. There is transparency and candor with their style
  • leaders have the courage to make unpopular decisions
  • leaders probe and question how things are done to see additional opportunity or new methodology
  • leaders inspire risk taking
  • leaders celebrate
Also ask yourself does your CEO possess these qualities and if not how does your business rank against the competition. I would like to hear your comments. Also link to Meet the Boss.TV for more on leadership.

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