After, over four decades, of involvement, in nearly, every area of leadership, from identifying and qualifying, to training, developing, and consulting to thousands of actual, as well as potential leaders, as well as serving, as a leader, for a variety of organizations, industries, not - for - profits, for - profit businesses, and, also, working on several political campaigns, I strongly believe, one of the keys, to someone, making a difference for the better, is, leading - by - example! Unfortunately, these days, we seem to have, somewhat of, a dearth, of genuine leaders, in organizations, as well as, in public service. Whether, we examine civic, corporate, not- for - profit, or public leaders, this trait, and behavior, is important! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, why this matters, and how, we all benefits, when a leader, behaves, consistently, accordingly.
1. Someone's always watching: It's important to, consistently, behave, and conduct oneself, as if, someone's always watching, because, these days, that's often, the case! We need ethics, morals, empathy, and someone, who always puts the best interests of constituents/ stakeholders/ others, ahead of any personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self - interest! Remember, others are far more willing to listen, and follow, someone, who, consistently, leads, by example!
2. Leading by example: It's one thing to claim, he is leading, by example, but, quite another, to actually, do so. A true leader must step forth, and, consistently, seek to make a quality change, for the better, in a relevant, sustainable, well - considered way! When we witness someone, who proceeds, in a manner, which indicates, he believes, you should, do as he says, not as he does, why would anyone, want to listen, and/ or, follow?
3. Absolute integrity: Leaders must be held to higher standards, especially, in terms of proceeding with absolute integrity, ethics, morals, and empathy! If you want others to believe in what you recommend, your approach must be, to do everything,possible, to provide, true transparency!
4. Genuine empathy: Others are inspired and motivated, when they feel, their leader truly cares, and possesses genuine empathy. For example, although President Donald Trump maintains a core of strong supporters, polls indicate, he is among, the most unpopular, most mistrusted Presidents, ever! Besides his personal politics, rhetoric/vitriol, and other behaviors, many claim, what often concerns them most, is his apparent lack of empathy!
5. Common good, instead of personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self - interest: What example is someone setting, when they seem to be putting their personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self - interest, ahead of the common/ greater good! If people don't believe, you are serving and representing their best interests, and setting an example, we need, and respect, they will probably, be unwilling to follow!
Whether, we are considering a leader, in the public, not - for - profit, and/ or, for - profit, sector, unless/ until, that individual, clearly, leads - by - example, he probably, is not the right individual, for that position! Demand better and more, and choose wisely!
Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands of leaders, and conducted personal development seminars, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. His company, PLAN2LEAD, LLC has an informative website http://plan2lead.net and Plan2lead can also be followed on Facebook http://facebook.com/Plan2lead
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