Leadership: How Close Should you get to Your People?
One of the biggest stumbling blocks in leadership comes, when you want to be everyones friend.
Unfortunately, when you are in charge of getting a job done, sometimes there is no room for being buddy buddy with everyone.
Is it important to have a rapport with the people in your charge?
Absolutely! But not at the cost of getting the job done in the most cost effective and timely way.
Is it important to know what your people are interested outside of the job?
Absolutely! But remember the more time spent in the effective use of their time inside the job, the more time they get to spend on the things they enjoy outside of the job.
Is it important to be sensitive to outside of work challenges of your people?
Yes! But always remember, the job at hand is a means to an end. It’s the conduit that provides the income necessary to face the financial needs outside of the job.
When you are in a leadership position, it is important to have a rapport with the people who are in your charge. You also have to keep the mission of your organization first and foremost in your mind. By staying focused on this mission you will keep the company moving forward in the direction that will allow the company to be a conduit of income to you and your people.
Keeping your people focused on their strengths that contribute the most to your company will help everyone involved.
If you look around you, you will notice a shortage of leaders in every area of life. Leadership is challenging.
But when you decide to take the lead and make things happen, doors of opportunity open for you every where. The key is to make sure you and the people in your charge are focused on the activity that brings about the greatest result. And then continue looking for ways to reaching those results more cost effectively and in a more timely manner everyday.
Everybody wins when the focus is on results.
As my mentor, Jim Rohn says, “Results is the name of the game.”
Here’s to your LifetoSuccess,
John Clark
