Tuesday, November 5, 2013

PRACTICE the FIVE A's of LEADERSHIP


Here are a few quick reminders that you can keep top-of-mind, each day, to remind yourself of some of the most important and appreciated traits that you can display as a leader:

Approachable

Listen to what others have to say.  Make yourself accessible to others and invite them to speak with you about whatever is on their mind.

Accepting

Keep an open mind.  Good ideas can come from everyone on your team—managers, technicians, accountants, admins.   In fact, many of the best ideas do come from hourly staff (as opposed to traditional managers) because they are the ones working on the process or making the product.

Acknowledging

Recognize the contributions of others.  Thank someone every day and let them know when they’ve done a great job.

Accountable

Be responsible for yourself and the actions of others under your charge.

Adaptable

Change is not so much an aspect of business as it is business itself.  Think about where your organization and your people need to be in the future, not where you are today, and make the adjustments necessary to get there.

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