Leadership Law V – Do the opposite of the emotion you feel
May 20, 2009 by Sally E Smith · Leave a Comment
The new AGE leader knows that if their people are to have the motivation and esteem to perform at high levels, they need to feel a sense of responsibility and accountability for their work. This means the leader encourages their people to take risks and deal with their outcomes, and make their own decisions. The real test of both responsibility and accountability comes when things don’t work out as planned.
It is at these times that the new AGE leader demonstrates the ability to allow team members to grow and learn from the situation. By not doing what the leader emotionally feels compelled to do and what has historically been done in organizations for decades, the new leader can begin to nurture a new confidence and trust in their people. When their people try and fail, the leader will response with “I am proud of you for trying.”
Leadership Law IV – Recycle the retiree
May 9, 2009 by Sally E Smith · Leave a Comment
Bored from early retirement or just plain bored from a career with the same employer, the new retirees are a different cat. The new AGE leader realizes the opportunity to balance their style with the wisdom of AGE and the retiree who has been there – done that. On the other hand, the retiree staff member requires little . . . little benefits, fewer hours, and in return wants to explore and learn new things. Because they have been there, done that, they are motivated by simpler rewards and create a rich blend with the rest of the people in the business. Everyone wins.