Leadership

As I reflect over the past 15 years I can’t put a number on how many discussions and (or shall I say ‘healthy’ debates?) I have had on the topic of leadership. Many of them have been on walks or drives with my partner Denise. Many others have been with participants in workshops.

I always loved these discussions because it forced me to mould, modify and articulate my thoughts around the topic of leadership.

So here in my first blog I thought I do the countdown of my Top Ten Leadership Traits; starting with number 10.

10. Encourage Growth – always challenge yourself and others to get out of your comfort zone. 9. Operate in a Learning Mode – remember learning i
s about change and change is about learning.
8. Demonstrate Genuine Care – relationships – relationships – relationships – build relationships whenever and wherever you can.
7. Be Consistent – don’t have people guess “who is showing up today?” Be authentic in all your interactions.
6. Maintain Commitments – always follow-up and follow-through.
5. Honour the Importance of Trust – build trust as a foundation for all relationships.
4. Think First – Then Lead – ascribe to the planning axiom “the law of intention and attention”. Set your intentions and then pay attention to them.
3. Show Passion for Your Vocation – the people you work with, the products you generate and the clients you serve.
2. Be Ethical – do what is right. Challenge yourself by asking the question – “what would the leader I want to be do what I am about to do?” And most of all
1. Strive to be a Human Being not a Human Doer.

Rob Schnell