The #1 Way To Win At Leadership

Don Shula is the Winningest Coach in the history of the National Football League. Coach Shula had a singular perspective for being a winner and a leader both on and off the field, which was embodied in the following standard... "I don't know any other way to lead... but by example."

Today’s business marketplace and economy are in a constant state of flux. What used to work years ago isn’t working well anymore and it many instances doesn’t work at all. The age old act of “bossing” people around no longer generates acceptable results.

Authentic leaders realize that their leadership team at all levels of the organization must develop the necessary skill sets that are required to truly motivate its people to meaningful action. The practice of ordering employees on what to do has been supplanted by the more effectual process of assisting people in setting appropriate goals for their department or team and helping them to successfully achieve them in the interest of the organization, the team and the individuals.

The organization’s ability to lead its people to share a common point of view about the work and related goals to be accomplished is the most effective demonstration of executive leadership “buy-in” that all levels of the organization are working together for a common purpose, common goal and the common good of all involved.

21^st Century leadership has transcended from a dictatorial profile to one of inspiration and collaboration. The leadership paradigm has shifted from being under the microscope of criticism as the boss to the contemporary observance of leadership that is worthy of following.

In the arena of adult learning, people learn best by observing other people that they have determined to be believable, trustworthy and authentic. Your organization’s employees have the capacity to clearly distinguish right from wrong and are continually in the process of observing the organization’s leadership based on their personal desire to do the right thing.

When your organization generates this breed of leadership, not only will it live out the example that your people long to follow, it will be destined to achieve great things over the long term.

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