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 Quesions:
- How many of the above traits do you recognise in yourself?
- How can you adopt more empowering behaviours?
- What do you need to do to increase your influence?
Effective communication is one of the greatest skills anyone can develop, whatever your title or career may be.
