Are You a Good Manager or a Great Leader?

Your word is your truth - Know that when you speak,easiest or fastest answer.
you will fulfill your promise to others and others willExplore different possibilities and ask 'what if'
know they can depend on you.questions.
Think before you speak.Discover new solutions for the old problems - don't
Under promise and over deliver.take the easy way.
Always keep your promise.Have a 'can do' attitude -When you think you have the answer, think of
Be cheerful and pleasant and cultivate an attitude ofsomething else you can do to make it better.Risk
turning obstacles into opportunities. See the cup as halftaking within reason by knowing high-risk and low-risk -
full instead of half empty.Analyze risk. Know when risk taking is an intelligent
Do not focus on the problem, Focus on the solution.move and when it shouldn't be considered. Form a
Think about all the good that can result from projects.team of individuals to run ideas by before taking large
Look for the good in othersRemember to say 'thankrisks.
you' - Kind words go a long way. Acknowledge andGet a consensus from others when taking a risk.
appreciate people around you when they've donePractice 'analyze risk taking' by thinking through the
something of merit.whole process before proceeding.
People don't care how much you know until theyKnow the possibilities of the outcome and the good
know how much you care.and bad of the end results.Stretch your creativity and
Do not take others for granted.encourage that in others Continually stretch your
Let people know how much you appreciate even thecreative powers by thinking outside the box. Stretch
small things they do.Practice the #1 rule of business -out into the unknown and discover better ways of
Remember to treat people as "they" want to bedoing things. Set this example for others.
treated, not as you would like to be treated. This isStretch your way of thinking and encourage that in
crucial to being a leader.others.
Everyone likes to be treated differently. Get to knowKeep learning new things and finding better ways of
how those around you like to be treated and respectdoing what you do.
their preferences.Be a role model in your creative thinking and see the
Discover the personalities of others and learn howdifference it makes in others.Have a passion for what
they get encouraged.Motivate others around you -you do and create a sense of purpose Display
Develop a strong interest in your staff and otherspassion for what you do. Ensure your words are
around you. It's easier to motivate with encouragement,congruent with your actions. Then follow the path of
support and acknowledgments.your goals. Focus on the end results and the purpose
Encourage others to go beyond their limits.of your actions.Love what you do and do what you
Treat others as you know they can be, not as theylove.
areEstablish a sense of purpose and let your passion
Ask others who their best boss was and why. Learnshow through to others.
from that and motivate them the same way.EmpowerProject into the future your long-term goal and
and encourage others you know - Offer others publicdesires. Share this vision with othersCreate an
recognition and involve them in important work. Treatenvironment of opportunity
people like you know they can do the job.Create an environment where you and others around
Have confidence in others to know they can get theyou can grow. Discover infinite opportunities by thinking
job done.outside the box. Get creative!Give others the
Express your appreciation when jobs are done toopportunity to experience new things and different
expectations.ways of doing things.
Encourage others to go beyond their limits and seeEncourage continual learning and new skills.
what they create.Share your vision and mission - GetProduce a richer environment by working at peak
staff engaged in an activity to meet goals and shareperformance at high levelsGood Luck on your journey
the company's vision and mission. This will get othersof becoming a great leader!
excited about future directions and will further motivate
them to contribute to being a part of the end results.-----Reprinting This Article:
Articulate a clear vision to those around you.You are welcome to use one of my articles. Just be
Let others know the mission and why you are doingsure to include the "author's box" at the end:Want
what you do.more profit and success in your business?
Encourage others to be a part of your mission byCheryl Vallejos, Author, Motivational Speaker, Certified
involving them in the end resultThink creatively and
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