Keeping Constituents' FAITH: Do's And Don'ts

By Richard Brody

Whether, one serves in a position of leadership, in a corporation, not - for- profit, or as a public official, there is often, a somewhat, fine line, between, so - called hype, and/ or bravado, motivation, and empty rhetoric. While this may be the unfortunate, reality, it should be mandatory, for leaders to emphasize those, they serve and represent. This means, all of the people, rather than merely one's core supporters, Constituents and stakeholders, should be able to expect, at least this, and demand these individuals maintain, and keep the FAITH, and earn the respect, based on the quality of their efforts and focus. With that in mind, this article will briefly review, consider, and discuss, using the mnemonics approach, some of these imperatives, and why they matter.

1. Fresh; facts; fruition; faithful: How can anyone, be a real leader, unless he faces the facts, with an objective approach and open - mind? Merely proceeding in the same - old, ways, should be replace with a fresh look, etc. Consider whether, that individual is faithful, and faithfully performs all the duties and obligations of his office? We are in area, where the most powerful person, in the free world, has been considered, to be, one of the biggest liars, and why should anyone believe anything President Trump says, when so much of his rhetoric, often, lacks credibility. Rhetoric must bring forth strategic and action plans, which bring improvements, to fruition.

2. Attitude; attention; articulate: One must possess a true, positive, can - do, attitude, based on considering all alternatives, objectively, and thoroughly. Faithful leaders pay attention, effectively listening and learning, from every conversation and experience, and must expand their personal comfort zone, by articulating a clear, compelling message.

3. Ideas; integrity; imagination; intentions: Consider whether a potential leader, has the knowledge and imagination, to perceive and conceive of, and service - oriented intentions, to achieve and overcome obstacles, with an open - mind. When this promotes planning for the common good, rather than personal agenda, and self - interest, one proceeds, towards keeping the faith.

4. Timely; true; trust: Procrastination is one of the deadliest behaviors, in terms of quality leadership. Tell the truth, even when it may be inconvenient, and over - achieve,, and under - deliver. Earn trust by consistently, being prepared, and make well - considered, timely action. Be true to yourself and those you serve.

5. Healing; head/ heart: Avoid resorting to the blame, and complain approach, used by President Trump, and prioritize healing, and bringing people together. Using this head/ heart balance, balancing emotional and logical components, position you, to be, a real leader.

Leaders must keep the FAITH, but will only do so, when Constituents focus, on demanding viable solutions, rather than rhetoric. Will you be, either, a quality leader, or responsible follower?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands of leaders, and conducted personal development seminars, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. His company, PLAN2LEAD, LLC has an informative website http://plan2lead.net and Plan2lead can also be followed on Facebook http://facebook.com/Plan2lead