Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Personal Element of Leadership

In my newsletter, I spoke of "Personal Element" of Leadership.  Take a few minutes to find out how you are doing.

Rank your answers from 1 to 5 to see what your "Personal Element" is in your business.

Personality
You are known by everyone in your organization and all your clients.
    Not like                                                  Exactly
    me at all                                                  like me
              1              2             3             4            5

"Go to"ness
When something needs to get done, everyone knows to come to me.
    Not like                                                  Exactly    me at all                                                  like me
              1              2             3             4            5

Commander
I am quick to make decisions and no one every questions it.
    Not like                                                  Exactly
    me at all                                                  like me
         1              2             3             4            5  

Mentor/Coach
I mentor and coach my leadership team to be independent.
    Not like                                                  Exactly 
     me at all                                                  like me
         1              2             3             4            5

Personal Productivity
I spend more than 50% of my day working on the business instead of in the business
    Not like                                                  Exactly 
    me at all                                                  like me
         1              2             3             4            5
 
Personal Leadership
I have clearly defined values, goals and dreams and work every day to make them a reality.
    Not like                                                  Exactly     me at all                                                  like me
         1              2             3             4            5
 
Action:
What is one thing you can do to improve your situation?
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Friday, February 1, 2013

Creating The Motivated Organization





In my newsletter, I spoke of "Creating the Motivated Organization".  Take a few minutes to find out if you have such an organization.

How do you rate?  Are you motivated business?

Rank your answers from 1 to 5 on how well you are winning.

Trust
 You have established trust with all your employees.
    Not like                                                  Exactly
    me at all                                                  like me
              1              2             3             4            5
You completely trust your employees with critical decisions.
    Not like                                                  Exactly
    me at all                                                  like me
              1              2             3             4            5


Value
My values are clear to all my employees.
    Not like                                                  Exactly
    me at all                                                  like me
              1              2             3             4            5
My employees have expressed their commitment to shared values.
    Not like                                                  Exactly
    me at all                                                  like me
              1              2             3             4            5

Vision 
Everyone understand and is committed to my vision

    Not like                                                  Exactly
    us at all                                                  like us
         1              2             3             4            5  


Communication
Communication is acted on productively and effectively.

    Not like                                                  Exactly
    us at all                                                  like us
         1              2             3             4            5
 
Motivation
My employees are motivated by the work they do.
    Not like                                                  Exactly 
     us at all                                                  like us
         1              2             3             4            5

Learning and Development
My employees are continually seeking to improve their skills and I support their growth
    Not like                                                  Exactly
    me at all                                                  like me
         1              2             3             4            5
 
Action:
What is one thing you can do to improve your situation?
If you would like to discuss these in more detail, give us a call.

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