Many members of organizations, find it challenging to determine, which of those in positions of leadership, should they choose, to FOLLOW, because they are worthy, and effectively contribute, something, which will make a significant difference, for the better, both immediately, as well as in the longer - term! While many proclaim, they will be the producer of change, unless/ until, they do something, which will do so, in a relevant, sustainable manner, and will endeavor, to do something, meaningful, for the better, they probably aren't worth following! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, consider, discuss, and review, who you should choose, to FOLLOW, using the mnemonic approach.
1, Face facts; fruition; future; foresight: Avoid anyone who proceeds, merely with rose - colored, glasses, and buries, his head, in the sand! Rather, follow someone, who faces the facts, with a positive, can - do, attitude, and is willing, and able, to bring his plans, to fruition. Be certain, these concepts consider the future, in a sustainable manner, rather than merely, puts a band - aid, on a serious wound, and the individual, possesses the foresight, and inner fortitude, to proceed, with persistence, when lesser individuals, stop doing so!
2. Options; opportunities; opinions: There's nearly always, more than one way, to proceed! Seek leaders, who examine options and alternatives, with an open - mind, and without prejudgment! We need leaders, who are prepared to take advantage of the best opportunities, or capable of making their own opportunity! Beware of anyone, who merely resorts to rhetoric, rather than being willing, to step forward, and clearly articulate his opinions, and reasoning/ rationale!
3. Listen: Great leaders prioritize proceeding, consistently, with effective listening, in order to better understand, and appreciate, constituents needs, priorities, goals, and perceptions.
4. Learn effectively: Quality listening must translate to a willingness, to effectively learn, and become better, and more relevant, from every conversation, and/ or experience!
5. Originality; open - minded: True leaders proceed, in certain, unique ways, in order to demonstrate, meaningful, relevant, originality, while consistently proceeding, in an open - minded, manner! Only then, do individuals, transform from being potential, to actual, quality leaders!
6. Willingness; What to do?; why: Those worthy of being followed, proceed, with the willingness, and inner - strength, to become better, and more relevant and sustainable! Each individual must learn, and have the self - confidence, to know, what to do, and why he wishes to achieve, specific objectives!
Groups would benefit, if they had leaders, who were worthy, of following! Who will you choose, to FOLLOW?
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