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Leaders when is the last time you noticed?
RP Members, Current Leaders, and Future Leaders. When was the last time you took a moment out of your day to notice those around you that are part of your success as a leader or those that are a critical part of your team or organization?
It is easy to get caught up in your own agenda, goals, and priorities - take a break and notice those around you! Make their day and build a stronger team in the process! Just my opinion - I'm sure there are other Leaders that will add to this conversation - I'm sure of it!
http://leadingwithtrust.com/2015/11/15/leaders-when-is-the-last-time-you-noticed/
I have to admit, it’s easy for me not to notice. I get focused on my own goals and priorities and everything else around me seems to fade from view. That focused attention is a good thing when I need to meet a deadline or accomplish an important task, but when it comes to leading people, it’s a deadly mistake. I can get so wrapped up in my own agenda that I neglect to notice the needs of my team members.
I know I’m not alone here. Many people fall into the same trap because they think that’s what leaders are supposed to do. Make decisions, be in lots of meetings, and wear our busyness like a badge of courage. Let me be the first to break the news to you—that’s not how you should lead. We need to be more available. A leader’s best ability is availability.
You may not think being a good “noticer” is important but I’d argue otherwise. I think it’s one of the top priorities for leaders because it makes you other-focused rather than self-focused.
RP Members, Current Leaders, and Future Leaders. When was the last time you took a moment out of your day to notice those around you that are part of your success as a leader or those that are a critical part of your team or organization?
It is easy to get caught up in your own agenda, goals, and priorities - take a break and notice those around you! Make their day and build a stronger team in the process! Just my opinion - I'm sure there are other Leaders that will add to this conversation - I'm sure of it!
http://leadingwithtrust.com/2015/11/15/leaders-when-is-the-last-time-you-noticed/
I have to admit, it’s easy for me not to notice. I get focused on my own goals and priorities and everything else around me seems to fade from view. That focused attention is a good thing when I need to meet a deadline or accomplish an important task, but when it comes to leading people, it’s a deadly mistake. I can get so wrapped up in my own agenda that I neglect to notice the needs of my team members.
I know I’m not alone here. Many people fall into the same trap because they think that’s what leaders are supposed to do. Make decisions, be in lots of meetings, and wear our busyness like a badge of courage. Let me be the first to break the news to you—that’s not how you should lead. We need to be more available. A leader’s best ability is availability.
You may not think being a good “noticer” is important but I’d argue otherwise. I think it’s one of the top priorities for leaders because it makes you other-focused rather than self-focused.
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The leader of the team is only PART of the team - it takes a team to win. This is always in the forefront of my mind and the first thing out of my mouth when I get a chance to speak with anyone is to let them know there were a LOT of good men and women who I served with and they are directly responsible for the stripes on my sleeve - I would not have been able to do anything without them.
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Excellent reminder. As leaders it is our responsibility to notice what is happening at every level. Being aware, acknowledging, encouraging, correcting when necessary are all essential to everyone's success.
Another important skill is to learn to know when not to notice what is happening. Just because you notice, it does not always mean you have to intervene.
Another important skill is to learn to know when not to notice what is happening. Just because you notice, it does not always mean you have to intervene.
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A lot of good commentary.
Good leaders understand that their success is at least in part based upon the success of those around them. As a good leader it is critical to let people know they are valued, and appreciated and part of the team. Everyone likes to hear that.
Sadly, one of the flaws with many promotional systems (where packages are submitted) is that they lack inclusion of things done in team settings and focus only on the "me" factor. While a great many promotions involve the individual, there are very few jobs/missions that are accomplished by individuals.
Good leaders understand that their success is at least in part based upon the success of those around them. As a good leader it is critical to let people know they are valued, and appreciated and part of the team. Everyone likes to hear that.
Sadly, one of the flaws with many promotional systems (where packages are submitted) is that they lack inclusion of things done in team settings and focus only on the "me" factor. While a great many promotions involve the individual, there are very few jobs/missions that are accomplished by individuals.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs That was one of my problems with the command structure. I could not get the Xxx to notice! ‘Nuf said!
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