BSC LEADERSHIP

As a leader of your company, whether you like it or not, your employees look to you to provide leadership in the direction the company is to go. What type of leadership are you providing? It's very important you know. The people are looking to YOU to give them direction.

For example, what is the dress code in your company? Do you allow jeans to be worn at all times or do you require a suit and tie for men and business attire for women? If you require business attire or a suit and tie, try wearing jeans to work for a couple of days. It won't take long and everyone is wearing jeans because you have set the standard. They are watching you every minute of the day and that is not a bad thing if you are setting a good example.

Let's talk further on this discussion on leadership. As we go through some ideas, think about your organization and how it is or isn't performing and if you need changes to occur. 

First, the definition of leadership from the dictionary--The art of motivating a group of people to act toward achieving a common goal. 

There's that word "goal". Have you established them for your company? How about yourself? That's a subject for another blog.    

I think it is important that we not confuse leadership with managing. You see, there is a major difference and a successful company will make sure they have both. I think the best definition I ever heard or read on the subject is attributed to former first lady Rosyln Carter who said, "Managers take people where they want to go , leaders take them where they NEED to go". 

Think about that. As a leader of your company you are charged with the responsibility of taking you people in the direction that is needed to accomplish the goals you have established for the organization. This is not always comfortable. You see, it is more fun and much easier to try and please everyone, isn't it? You'll probably have a great time but you won't accomplish your objectives. 

Another way I have heard this managing vs. leadership dilemma explained is that managers do things right while leaders do the right things. As I stated earlier, your company needs both and you need to find those people who can do the things right once you have determined
what the right things are your company should be doing. 

Most entrepreneurs are great idea people and know what has to be done but don't ask them to do the details. They will mess up the details almost every time. They do the right things but need key people to be sure that they are done right. Guilty as charged. 

It took quite a staff to keep up with the ideas I created but they hung in there with me. It must have worked, I had many staff people who were with me 15-25 years. I guess they wanted to see what challenge I would present next.

So how about it, do you have leaders AND managers in your company that can move you forward. Which one are you? If so, who are the others in your company that can compliment you? Do an assessment, then TAKE ACTION. 

 On another subject, I hope you will plan to join us in Orlando, FL. March 6 as we conduct a jam packed one day workshop on SELLING CONTRACT CLEANING SERVICES. You can check out all the details at www.consultantsincleaning.com The information is right on the home page with details of our day. See you there?

Till next time.