Leaders Battle Last
“The greatest victory is that which requires no battle”
Leaders
navigate through conflicts and trials as though no problems took place.
They have to develop a big picture attitude. They see problems on the
horizon and handle them well before they hit the shore and do any
damage. They prefer solution over problem.
Leaders don’t
focus on where things are currently at, but where things will be
heading. You may need to change the course you are going.
Leaders Speak Last
They allow
others to give their opinion. They listen, understand, and acknowledge
all t hat is said. Leaders don’t just take everything on board, the
assess and weigh all opinions. Then, they speak last after they tie
everything together. Leaders know they can learn from anyone, but they
excel in making the right decisions with the best opinions. They are not
a dictator nor holding a democracy, good leaders have a perfect
balance.
Leaders Celebrate Last
The old sayings
will never die; nothing is over till the fat lady sings. Leaders don’t
take the pedal off the metal until they've truly crossed the finish
line. Leaders see things through a panoramic lens.
A sprint is pointless if you’re trying to run a marathon.
Leaders Hire Last
Leaders truly
know that anyone can look like a rock star on paper. It is easy to
dazzle in a dress, however it is far more difficult to get out on the
dance floor. “Don’t tell me, show me,” is what a real leader would say.
Quality will beat qualifications every single time.
Leaders Sweat Last
“Work smarter, not harder”
This however
doesn't mean hard work gets thrown out the window, Leaders work both
hard and smart. They always push for more, more productivity, more
efficiency. This by no means is them shying away from hard work, it is
smart work. Leaders also know how to maximize their strengths and
outsource their weaknesses.
Leaders get off the Ship Last
It is an
unspoken, but sometimes broken rule; the captain is the last to leave a
ship. The most tragic ship wrecks are those of which the captain is the
first to abandon his crew. A leader does not step into a role without
accepting the responsibilities, they know every decision they make
affects many lives, if they steer one way, the entirety of the ship is
also going that way.
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
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