Posted on Oct 7, 2015
Do you agree (3) Things Leadership Is NOT?
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Do you agree (3) Things Leadership Is NOT?
Leadership Is NOT a Position
Leadership Is NOT Power
Leadership Is NOT Pride
RP Members and Connections this is one of those lost Questions that was lost and It has been a while since I've posted something on Leadership, so here we go.
RP members do you agree or disagree with this author's assessment on the (3) things that leadership is NOT?
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by Dianna Booher Author, speaker, consultant. Leadership communication, executive presence, presentations, CEO at http://www.BooherResearch.com
Leadership—or the lack of it—has been the theme of the last decade. From political pundits, to convention keynoters, to sports team coaches, everybody claims to want a cadre of leaders to carry out their mission.
So for all the talk, training techniques, and tips on the topic, you’d think everyone would have the concept down by now. But not so. A few carrying the title of leader are still off track.
Leadership Is NOT a Position
Real leadership requires personal influence—persuasion afforded by a long track record of strong relationships built by trust. That reserve of trust may have been built by any number of things:
Direct, clear communication without intention to deceive
Consistency ̶̶ ̶̶ actions that match your words
Transparency and openness
Explanations about goals and decisions
A private life that matches the public life
Competence
Concern and compassion for others
An upbeat, positive attitude about the future
When others observe these attitudes in a leader, the personal influence compels them to listen with an open mind—and often to accept the leader’s ideas and opinions as their own.
When the personal influence is missing, a positional title often demands little more than a “hearing”—often met with open skepticism.
Leadership Is NOT Power
Positional power comes from a title—to hire, fire, write a traffic ticket, dismiss from a sports team. But members in all levels of our society have such power. The cashier has “power” to stop buyers before they walk out of store without paying for an item. The librarian has “power” to charge for an overdue book. The night security guard in the building lobby has power to turn visitors away if they don’t have a proper ID to enter the building.
But people in these positions would not necessarily be showing leadership to stop the thief, fine the book borrower, or turn away the building visitor.
Leadership comes from a higher order of power—one not simply granted by the position or title someone holds.
Leadership has to be earned. Your followers grant it. To know if you are a leader, look behind you to see if there are followers.
Leadership Is NOT Pride
Whenever I go to a conference, I’m not surprised to see the most successful attendees in the group taking the most notes. They never stop learning, growing, reflecting, tweaking to make themselves and their businesses better. The less successful often lean back as if they know it all already.
The greatest leaders demonstrate deep humility. Not a false humility, but a genuine humility. Because of their wisdom, they know the vast potential for human growth, and the standards for themselves and their own achievements remain extremely high.
The humble leader listens—to new ideas, to feedback, to those lower “on the food chain” with a different perspective. The humble leader understands that their greatest accomplishment often comes as a result from intake, not outgo.
Effective leaders communicate a lot about position, power, and pride—without ever saying a word.
Dianna Booher is the bestselling author of more than 46 books, published in 26 languages. She consults, writes, and speaks on leadership communication, executive presence, productivity, and faith. Her latest books include What MORE Can I Say: Why Communication Fails and What to Do About It, Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader and Communicate With Confidence. National media such as Good Morning America, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Bloomberg, Forbes.com, CNN International, NPR, Success, and Entrepreneur have interviewed her for opinions on critical workplace communication issues. http://www.booherresearch.com
Leadership Is NOT a Position
Leadership Is NOT Power
Leadership Is NOT Pride
RP Members and Connections this is one of those lost Questions that was lost and It has been a while since I've posted something on Leadership, so here we go.
RP members do you agree or disagree with this author's assessment on the (3) things that leadership is NOT?
SEE ENTIRE ARTICLE BELOW
by Dianna Booher Author, speaker, consultant. Leadership communication, executive presence, presentations, CEO at http://www.BooherResearch.com
Leadership—or the lack of it—has been the theme of the last decade. From political pundits, to convention keynoters, to sports team coaches, everybody claims to want a cadre of leaders to carry out their mission.
So for all the talk, training techniques, and tips on the topic, you’d think everyone would have the concept down by now. But not so. A few carrying the title of leader are still off track.
Leadership Is NOT a Position
Real leadership requires personal influence—persuasion afforded by a long track record of strong relationships built by trust. That reserve of trust may have been built by any number of things:
Direct, clear communication without intention to deceive
Consistency ̶̶ ̶̶ actions that match your words
Transparency and openness
Explanations about goals and decisions
A private life that matches the public life
Competence
Concern and compassion for others
An upbeat, positive attitude about the future
When others observe these attitudes in a leader, the personal influence compels them to listen with an open mind—and often to accept the leader’s ideas and opinions as their own.
When the personal influence is missing, a positional title often demands little more than a “hearing”—often met with open skepticism.
Leadership Is NOT Power
Positional power comes from a title—to hire, fire, write a traffic ticket, dismiss from a sports team. But members in all levels of our society have such power. The cashier has “power” to stop buyers before they walk out of store without paying for an item. The librarian has “power” to charge for an overdue book. The night security guard in the building lobby has power to turn visitors away if they don’t have a proper ID to enter the building.
But people in these positions would not necessarily be showing leadership to stop the thief, fine the book borrower, or turn away the building visitor.
Leadership comes from a higher order of power—one not simply granted by the position or title someone holds.
Leadership has to be earned. Your followers grant it. To know if you are a leader, look behind you to see if there are followers.
Leadership Is NOT Pride
Whenever I go to a conference, I’m not surprised to see the most successful attendees in the group taking the most notes. They never stop learning, growing, reflecting, tweaking to make themselves and their businesses better. The less successful often lean back as if they know it all already.
The greatest leaders demonstrate deep humility. Not a false humility, but a genuine humility. Because of their wisdom, they know the vast potential for human growth, and the standards for themselves and their own achievements remain extremely high.
The humble leader listens—to new ideas, to feedback, to those lower “on the food chain” with a different perspective. The humble leader understands that their greatest accomplishment often comes as a result from intake, not outgo.
Effective leaders communicate a lot about position, power, and pride—without ever saying a word.
Dianna Booher is the bestselling author of more than 46 books, published in 26 languages. She consults, writes, and speaks on leadership communication, executive presence, productivity, and faith. Her latest books include What MORE Can I Say: Why Communication Fails and What to Do About It, Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader and Communicate With Confidence. National media such as Good Morning America, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, Bloomberg, Forbes.com, CNN International, NPR, Success, and Entrepreneur have interviewed her for opinions on critical workplace communication issues. http://www.booherresearch.com
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Leadership is first and foremost integrity, if those you propose to lead don't trust you and your decisions you can only coerce. Leadership is setting a personal example, taking the time to know your subordinates, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, and doing every thing in your power to make them competitive in performance of the mission. Leadership is a state of mind, it takes attention to detail, preparation for the unexpected, the willingness to go into harms way without hesitation, and the willingness to stand for the decisions made right or wrong. There is a line on a Marine fitness report, would you, not desire, desire, or particularly desire to have this Marine in Combat with you and having been there there is not greater accolade than Particularly Desire. Leadership is a way of life it is not a 9-5 job
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I concur- if you think/base your leadership on these- then you are at best a poor leader. A position is where you are at, not what you are doing. Leadership is not power, but being a good leader empowers you to be able to do more and help more. You can take some pride in being a good leader, but it is more important that your subordinates are proud of you leading them so they can grow.
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Leadership is an honor, a responsibility and an opportunity to make a difference.
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I would agree with you, COL Mikel J. Burroughs, but the position seems to go the heads of nearly every person in them. Almost a contest of wills in some cases. A good leader has followers, and that you can't force by power, but maybe by position. That seems to be the crux of a lot of the "leaders" I've seen.
Thanks for the post, Sir.
Thanks for the post, Sir.
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If you have to tell everyone you are the leader...you probably are NOT! People will listen and believe what you say once they understand that you have their, not yours alone, benefits considered. Give to others what they bring to the table and guide them toward the goal intended. Don't act as an island, or make decisions in a vacuum. Listen, consider, advise, then act. Depending on the necessity (immediate/future) you have some/or all of those latitudes. Once you have done your due diligence, don't hesitate or second guess. Move and be strong enough to accept that you will not always be right, but those who know you best will give you the benefit of doubt if you follow that elixir.
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MCPO Roger Collins
As the Supreme Court Justice said on pornography, "I may not be able to define it, but I certainly know it when I see it". (paraphrased) Examples of good and bad are seen each and every day. The conclusion of which applies depends on which end of the stick you are on.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs I truly believe that like being humble the minute you mention it yourself you're not humble anymore, so leadership is the same way. I look at the way you truly understand and want those around you to be the best that they can be.
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Sir,
I agree that LEADERSHIP is NONE of these. However, LEADERSHIP is displayed in our positions (both in and out of the military). With Leadership can Come Power, although hopefully most of us don't desire to lead for it. And Pride in ones LEADERSHIP and the HONOR TO LEAD, is a Honorable Benefit as long as we don't let PRIDE get in the way of Effective Leading.
~ole Sarge~
I agree that LEADERSHIP is NONE of these. However, LEADERSHIP is displayed in our positions (both in and out of the military). With Leadership can Come Power, although hopefully most of us don't desire to lead for it. And Pride in ones LEADERSHIP and the HONOR TO LEAD, is a Honorable Benefit as long as we don't let PRIDE get in the way of Effective Leading.
~ole Sarge~
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