So what is a leader? Let's get specific about what it takes for you to be looked at as a leader. You must offer a clear-cut path in a single direction. You can't just offer a choice because people will get into a debate inside their own mind about it. They feel they don't have enough experience to make a good choice, and nothing will happen. The way their thinking goes, they don't know how to get to where they want to be. They will be totally happy following, so long as you grab the lead. Just tell them exactly what they must do. Then their only choice is to follow you or not.
For people to follow you, you must have chosen a path you have very strong belief in. You need total certainty, because any doubt in your voice or in your actions comes through loud and clear to everyone who is looking at you. If you demonstrate the single-minded will to lead in one definite direction, then you have a real opportunity to gather followers. On the other hand, if you run around in several different directions, then people will keep on looking for a leader.
A smart leader knows they can't make anyone do anything for very long. Your team must want to follow you, or it will all fall apart. You promise very specific results, and you spotlight a step-by-step plan to achieve them. It's important to point the way for each team member to walk (or run) their chosen path. When you truly capture the minds and hearts of team members, they subscribe to your plan and commit to their assigned roles … because by doing so, they can picture themselves achieving their life's dream.
Janice
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