Michael Nichols | Leadership Made Simple
Leadership Made Simple
This post is part of the series – That Was Awkward
That Was Awkward – Decision-Making
That Was Awkward – Leading
Our culture is all about image. Many employees value recognition and affirmation. Others are content to “fly under the radar” to avoid any chance of negative attention from a supervisor.
And this approach is quite logical for some…
…unless you want to lead.
At the very core of leadership is change – after all, what are you leading people to do? To be?
This post is part of the series – That Was Awkward
That Was Awkward – Decision-Making
That Was Awkward – Leading
If you’re ever going to accomplish anything worthwhile, you’ll have to be willing to feel awkward. What you’re doing will seem foolish at times – to yourself and to others. The truth is – you’re never going to be more than 80% sure. So the awkward feeling is natural.
You might as well go ahead and decide. Don’t put it off any longer. Make the decision.
Great leaders start by clarifying their bold, compelling vision. First for themselves, then together with others. And they don’t expect everyone to get excited about their excitement.
Why? Your intensity often confronts the passivity of others.
