Christian Whamond Leadership learnings

Become someone who can positively influence other people

15/6/2013

People today are desperate for leaders, but they want to be influenced by someone they can trust, a person of good character. If you want to become someone who can positively influence other people:

1. Model consistency of character. Solid trust can only develop when people can trust you all the time

2. Employ honest communication. To be trustworthy, you have to be like a good musical composition: your words and music must match.

3. Value transparency. If you're honest with people and admit your weaknesses, they appreciate your honesty. And they are able to relate to you better.

4. Exemplify humility. People won't trust you if they see that you are driven by ego, jealousy, or the belief that you are better than they are.

5. Demonstrate your support of others. Nothing develops or displays your character better than your desire to put others first.

6. Fulfill your promises. One of the fastest ways to break trust with others is in failing to fulfill your commitments.

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Give your people room to actively participate in the organization's success

10/1/2012

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Leaders who insist on making all the decisions often find themselves with disengaged employees. If people aren't taking charge in your organization, your leadership style might be the problem.

If you have an overly directive approach, take a step back. Acknowledge your failings with your team. Share your personal and organizational goals. Then, admit that you don't have all the answers and you need your team's help in reaching those goals. This will give your people room to actively participate in the organization's success. This act of humility is often seen as courageous and inspires others to follow suit.

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A leader has Humility.

24/8/2010

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“If I could see further than others, it was because I stood on the shoulder of Giants”
-Isaac Newton.

Humility is such an important characteristic in the life of a leader. Most people dislike and distrust those who are “full of themselves” no matter what there successes. However, all appreciate true humility.

So much of life’s frustration, pain and unhappiness comes because we make ourselves the centre of our lives. We insist on living motivated by a self-regard that throws life out of focus.

One of the surest evidences of greatness is a humble spirit. A humble person can neither be put down or exalted – they remain the same under all circumstances.

Leadership requires that men and women recognize what they have to do and get on with the job. They don’t expect recognition for every achievement.

True leadership happens when people want to see the work done and they care little about who gets credit. There are those who humility and seek more praise for there accomplishments, which gives them a greater assurance for there worth.

Leaders because of their nature, tend to have a blind spot. You may need a close advocate and trusted friend to give you feedback on how you are coming across to people. You are in a constant state of change, so leaders need constant appraisal.

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Become someone who can positively influence other people

Give your people room to actively participate in the organization's success

A leader has Humility.

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