We’re watching.
We’re watching what you say; how you say it; and the conviction behind it. We’re taking in the words you use; the directions you’re giving; the recommendations you’re sharing. We’re taking you at face value and trusting what our ears hear and our eyes see.
Our eyes are our cameras and cameras never lie.
So next time you’re about to speak, remember – we’re watching.
If you’re considered a leader, what type of leader are you?
Do you lead from the front and refuse to ask those under your guidance to do anything you wouldn’t yourself? Do you hang back in the shadows and delegate from afar? Do you have lieutenants under you that carry out your work for you, and you just sign off the paperwork?
Whatever different form of leadership you take, one thing is common across all leaders – the knowledge that they need to be led as well.
Your troops are your front line of defense. This could be a sales team; a customer service team; a tech support team; or commenters on your blog. They can tell you what’s happening every day. They can see changes you miss in the ivory towers of leadership. They can be the eyes that see new opportunities and best practices.
Leaders – true leaders – don’t just lead; they’re led as well.
If you’re considered a leader, what type of leader are you?
Old often equates to age, and wisdom. Old shows staying power and stamina, and hard battles fought and won.
New often equates to eagerness, and a willingness to experiment. New shows paths yet to be journeyed and successes to come.Mix old and new and you have the wisdom to journey the right paths. The staying power to battle to success. Old and new are two different words but they don’t need to be two different worlds.When you’re down on your luck, who do you turn to?
When the world seems against you, who do you turn to?
When you want honest advice and ways to make things right, who do you turn to?
When you need to get rid of all the BS and be the person you need to be, who do you turn to?
I’m guessing friends and family. Not fairweather friends; not imagined family. But those you trust. Those you’ve grown with; feel comfort around; know only have your best interests at heart. Because they know you’d do the same for them.
Now.
Imagine if your customers were your friends and family. Imagine the trust you could build. Imagine the belief in each other. Imagine the greatness you could create together.
Imagine the potential.
Ready to make new, true friends?
The best doctors are successful because they have immaculate bedside manners. Some of the traits of great bedside manners include:
These traits are second nature to good doctors. Maybe more business owners should go to medical school.
