Posted on Oct 2, 2016
If We Encouraged Everyone to Be Leaders | Danny Brown
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RP Members and Connections I thought this was a great article and well written for today's and tomorrow's future leaders!
What are your comments and thoughts?
I provided the full article below for convenience!
If We Encouraged Everyone to Be Leaders In Their Own Right
Take a moment to ask yourself these two questions:
How are we encouraging hope in those around us?
How are we helping to grow the leaders of tomorrow?
Like it or not, we’re all acting in a role of leadership with every action we do.
Our reactions to situations and people around us shape the mindset of today’s kids – tomorrow’s leaders.
We swear; they swear. We smoke; they smoke. We do drugs; they do drugs. If we’re not setting the example, how can we expect our kids to?
How we work with colleagues dictates how we lead our workforce.
Even if we’re not managers, we’re part of a decision-making process that defines that company’s culture and success.
Even if we’re not managers, we’re part of a decision-making process that defines that company’s culture and success.
Work smart, work intelligently, work respectfully.
Our voices define our outlook. Disagree with something or someone by all means, but respect their view to differ.
Religion, simple points of view, movie tastes, etc. – wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same?
Make your point, but allow more than yours.
Speak for the voiceless when words aren’t enough. Actions speak louder than words – know someone who’s right but afraid to say so?
Say it for them – don’t be a passerby when the slightest encouragement can offer so much hope.
None of us are born leaders – that takes time to cultivate. Even then, leadership is born from respect of our peers, employers, friends, and colleagues.
People earn leadership – bought leadership is just politics.
Leaders make changes that others wish for but never act on.
Imagine if we encouraged everyone around us to be leaders in their own right?
What are your comments and thoughts?
I provided the full article below for convenience!
If We Encouraged Everyone to Be Leaders In Their Own Right
Take a moment to ask yourself these two questions:
How are we encouraging hope in those around us?
How are we helping to grow the leaders of tomorrow?
Like it or not, we’re all acting in a role of leadership with every action we do.
Our reactions to situations and people around us shape the mindset of today’s kids – tomorrow’s leaders.
We swear; they swear. We smoke; they smoke. We do drugs; they do drugs. If we’re not setting the example, how can we expect our kids to?
How we work with colleagues dictates how we lead our workforce.
Even if we’re not managers, we’re part of a decision-making process that defines that company’s culture and success.
Even if we’re not managers, we’re part of a decision-making process that defines that company’s culture and success.
Work smart, work intelligently, work respectfully.
Our voices define our outlook. Disagree with something or someone by all means, but respect their view to differ.
Religion, simple points of view, movie tastes, etc. – wouldn’t it be boring if we were all the same?
Make your point, but allow more than yours.
Speak for the voiceless when words aren’t enough. Actions speak louder than words – know someone who’s right but afraid to say so?
Say it for them – don’t be a passerby when the slightest encouragement can offer so much hope.
None of us are born leaders – that takes time to cultivate. Even then, leadership is born from respect of our peers, employers, friends, and colleagues.
People earn leadership – bought leadership is just politics.
Leaders make changes that others wish for but never act on.
Imagine if we encouraged everyone around us to be leaders in their own right?
If We Encouraged Everyone to Be Leaders | Danny Brown
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We are missing a lot of the dignity and respect for each other that this article encourages...thanks for the post and the aspirational goals that it represents!
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Agreed. We have changed from a nation of diversity to a nation that looks for others who agree with me. We need to be examples of those who can cooperate with anyone, even someone who disagrees.
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I don't try to encourage everyone to be a leader. I've seen and worked with people who should not be given one ounce of authority. Most need to become good followers, then maybe you might find one or two future leaders.
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LCpl Cody Collins
You make some valid points. I should have clarified myself. I was speaking more from the view of being a civilian, since I've been out of the service for so long. I'm training a new employee as we speak, and all he keep saying is " I'm not doing anything I don't want to. Or screw management " he's young 34 yrs old has a college degree in business, but his attitude and work ethic really socks. I feel more like a babysitter, than a Steel producing manufacture.but like you imply patience and encouragement does wonders. Thank you for your thoughts on this subject.Sgt Joseph Baker -
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Sgt Joseph Baker
I have people like that as well. True story: Had a guy on my team retire Friday. Monday the team enjoyed a slice of cake celebrating his retirement. One lady in our area said that was tasteless. I told her, you didn't put up with him for 10 years like we did.... I can honestly say that I kept giving him chances to show his better side, and I encouraged him when he did well, so I ate that cake with a clear conscience. What kept me going was the thought of how many times I have been forgiven, so I tried to start every Monday like he just joined our team; usually lasted until at less noon.
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I can honestly say that I kept giving him chances to show his better side, and I encouraged him when he did well, so I ate that cake with a clear conscience. What kept me going was the thought of how many times I have been forgiven, so I tried to start every Monday like he just joined our team; usually lasted until at less noon.
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