6 Things I Have Learned About Leading Others
And Being a Good Team Player Are:
1. Envision - A leader must see the big picture, to begin with the "end in mind" as Stephen R. Covey taught.
2. Enlist - Gain buy-in or collaboration by transferring the vision to the team, then enlist each team member making them co-collaborators.
3. Embody - Stay in "characther" so to speak. Be and Do as you have asked others to do. If you say you believe something, you must act in integrity. Be congruent.
4. Empower - Share your strength by giving your co-collaborators a chance to shine. Step back so that others can step up.
5. Evaluate - Keep constant, continual watch on your people, process and progress. Each aspect of of the plan needs to be evaluated / inspected, if you will. Stay tuned to the pulse of the team & give honest, direct, constructive and IMMEDIATE feedback to those you lead and
influence.
6. Encourage - When needed, because it will happen, you need to offer encouragement to your team. Some will need more than others, but be their champion, cheerleader and chief encouragement officer.
Failing to do even one of these 6 things can bring collabortation to a conclusion. All efforts begin to wane, contribution falls off and plans dissolve. Leaders understand this. They set the code and act in character to ensure success.