Meaningful leadership cannot exist in a vacuum, and thus, one cannot be a relevant, inspirational, motivating leader, without getting others involved and committed! Therefore, leaders need the true SUPPORT of their constituents, in order, to achieve, the often - challenging tasks, of overcoming some obstacles, and handling these, as challenges, to address, overcome, and, thus, become even stronger and far more relevant! It often begins, admitting, no one has all the answers, and avoiding the temptation to proceed, in a My way, or the highway, manner! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, consider, and discuss, what this means, and why it's such an essential consideration, using the mnemonic approach.
1. Strengthen/ stronger; system; sustainable solutions: When one focuses on the needs, perceptions, goals and priorities of one's constituents, he moves forward, to attempt to strengthen the group, and stakeholders, and together, make the organization stronger, and far more relevant! This means beginning by fully considering the options and alternatives, as well as needs and goals, and perceiving and conceiving of, creating, and implementing a well - considered system, to achieve the best possible scenario! True leaders avoid the simplistic, merely popular, approaches, and empty rhetoric/ promises, but seek sustainable solutions.
2. Unique; useful; usable; urge: Before one seeks a position of leadership, he should, objectively, and introspectively examine and consider, what unique assets and ideas, will he introduce, to make the group better and more sustainable! Either one introduces useful ideas, which are usable, in a realistic way, or he is not a real leader! Quality leaders must be ready, willing and able, to urge others, to join him, in his focused quest!
3. Priorities; perception: Priorities must focus on the common good, rather than any personal agenda, and/ or self - interest! A real leader must possess a perception, focused on how to make things better, for the organization, and those, he serves and represents.
4. Planning: Nothing merely happens, by either having good motives, caring, or merely, because one hopes/ wishes, it will! Rather, a leader must fully consider the options, and proceed, with the most effective leadership planning!
5. Options; opportunities; opinions: When one is open - minded, he will fully consider the options and alternatives, seeking the finest opportunities available, recognizing those which present themselves, and/ or creating his own opportunity! However, a leader must possess the self - confidence, to express and articulate his opinions, in a clear, positive manner!
6. Relationships; relevant; responsive: When the quality of relationships, becomes a priority, a real leader prioritizes proceeding in a relevant, well - considered manner, which is consistently responsive to the needs, perception and priorities of one's constituents!
7. Timely: There's no place for procrastination, in the process of a leader! Rather, one must be ready, willing and able, to proceed, in a well - considered, timely manner!
If you want to be a real leader, you must earn the SUPPORT of those, you serve and represent. Are you worthy of leading?
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
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