After more than four decades of personal involvement, in nearly everything related to leadership, from identifying and qualifying, to training, developing and mentoring thousands of actual and/or potential leaders, as well as personally serving, as a leader, in a variety of occasions, I firmly believe that the essential difference, between a genuine leader and the rest of the pack, is that real leaders consistently get things done and achieve worthwhile, well-considered, relevant and sustainable solutions, for address constituent needs, goals, priorities and perceptions! How one person achieves and makes a significant difference, for the better, and others don’t, often relates to six basic steps, and with that in mind this article will attempt to briefly consider, examine, and review. , and discuss what I believe is a common sense 6-step approach to quality, meaningful leadership.
1. Set goals/priorities: The initial part of the process is taking the time and effort to set meaningful goals and priorities that are relevant, sustainable, and that will truly make the organization stronger and more effective in achieving its mission. , and a vibrant and vital vision!
2. Perceiving, conceiving and creating a quality strategy: Strategic planning should not be a mere process, but should be used, effectively, to analyze both the strengths and weaknesses of the group, as well as the direction, necessary, to be sustainable, towards the future! Therefore, the best leaders must be ready, willing and able to perceive and conceive, and then create, the best strategy and the best way forward, in a way that articulates to constitute, in an inspiring and motivating way. fashion!
3. Well Considered Plan of Action: To achieve quality goals/ideas, one must carefully proceed with a well-considered action plan! This should include both a current action plan and one that is sustainable! It must indicate a primary course, as well as prepared for possible contingencies. Also, a true leader must create an inner circle, with specific responsibilities and a strategy, to review progress and make adjustments, if necessary.
4. Proactively move forward: You cannot wait for things to happen, proceed, refuse and/or resort to procrastination! Achievement comes from consistency, proactivity, proactiveness, progress, and a willingness to expand one’s personal zone to maximize one’s potential for success!
5. Evaluate and reevaluate: Creating strategic and action plans is important, but the potential for success comes from constantly evaluating and reassessing the best way to do things.
6. Achieve goals: If the goals are meaningful and worthwhile, it behooves a true leader to persist, constantly, focused on achieving meaningful goals. Often the difference between getting things done and fewer results is strongly related to the persistence and perseverance of the leader.
True leaders do the things they believe are necessary for effective leadership! Are you ready for the tasks?
