The Job of a Leader

By on June 19, 2009 in Success

Leaders have many jobs. But ultimately, business/leadership and life’s all about people. The best leaders never miss an opportunity to SHINE A LIGHT ON PEOPLE.



Each day, walk into work – and out into the world – with a singular mission: to evoke THE BEST from everyone you meet. 



People are longing – no, ACHING – to be recognized. To be made to feel special. To have their voice heard. And their talents appreciated.



Regardless of your title, you have the power to do that. For EVERYONE. And that’s a pretty awesome power. 



P.S. Some tactics: 



-find something to sincerely compliment in someone 



-say thank you to someone who deserves to be appreciated (esp. Firefighters and Police) 



-smile at people 



-listen brilliantly 



-be wildly enthusiastic so you spread your passion 

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Robin Sharma is the globally celebrated author of 10 bestselling books on leadership and personal development. His work has been published in over 50 countries and nearly 70 languages, making him one of the most widely read authors in the world. He shot to fame with The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, which has topped international bestseller lists and sold millions of copies. Robin is the founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc., a global consultancy that helps people in organizations Lead Without a Title. Clients include many of the FORTUNE 500 including Microsoft, GE, NIKE, BP, FedEx and IBM. Organizations such as NASA, Yale University and The Harvard Business School are also SLI clients. Robin is a former litigation lawyer who holds two law degrees including a Masters of Law (Dalhousie Law School).

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2 Responses to The Job of a Leader

  1. bhavik_thegame June 20, 2009 at 12:55 am #

    Good one here..!!!

    Especially the points you mentioned in the end.

    Its really good to leave an impact on the minds of people you interact so that they remember you & your deeds even when you are not with them.

    This keep relationships healthy & creates an instinct to continue the relationship further.

    Thanks,

    BhaviK

  2. Lia June 21, 2009 at 4:10 am #

    Robin,

    Thank you. This is very inciteful, and it is what I do almost everyday. Your download would be an excellant tool for almost any college campus that has an education department. Perspective teachers are not always instructed from the level of leadership, but in fact, that is what we are. Maybe you can look into that and spread the word!

    Love and peace,

    Lia