Great leaders communicate commitment while wannabe leaders make promises. Great leaders have the capacity to listen while wannabes can’t wait for their turn to talk. Great leaders say ‘There is a better way to do this’, while wannabes say ‘This is the way we have always done things around here.’ Great leaders say ‘I’m a good leader, but could do better', while the wannabe says ‘I’m better than a lot of people.’
Great leaders take accountability for their mistakes while the wannabe points fingers and says ‘It’s your fault.’ ~ Reed Markham, PhD, educator and author, Georgia Leadership Series
The same is true for all the great influencers in life.
Coaching Questions:
- How many of the above traits do you recognise in yourself?
- How can you adopt more empowering behaviours?
- Who can help you check your development in each area?
Communication is one of the greatest skills anyone can develop, whatever your title or career may be.
