There is something special about being on top of your game. The world of work is so complicated these days that this feeling is more elusive than ever before. But when you know things are working…when the team is jelling…and your colleagues are actually behaving like, well, colleagues…life is good.
Get It Back
Consider where you are today relative to being on top. Are you making bold decisions and being supported as you take yourself, your team, and your organization to a new level? Maybe you find yourself having to justify every move you make because the old-school leaders in your company are literally too old (in their thinking) to understand that we live in a spread out, digital world?
Regardless of the reason, if you don’t have that special feeling about your work then it’s time to do something about it.
Reign of Fire
Let’s focus on three key areas that will move you from frazzled to fantastic as you develop your leadership presence and impact in your organization.
1. Know Your Stuff
This may sound obvious but sadly it is not. The world has changed so dramatically that it is imperative that you are current both in your discipline and industry.
2. Educate Your Colleagues
Do not expect your team, or the other executives in your organization to be as current as you. Modern leaders are few and far between. Most are afraid to move out of their comfort zones and simply rely on the company’s brand to “take care of things like it always has.” Yes, leaders actually still say these things.
3. Execute Confidently
There is nothing more powerful than a leader that knows what they are talking about, and isn’t afraid to make decisions to keep things moving forward. Most leaders today are simply trying to protect their own backside, and are unwilling to actually make bold decisions.
How About You
It’s time for you to reign again! You deserve to have that special feeling when you are at the top of your game. Don’t hold back simply because the other leaders are afraid to lead. Their weakness is not your responsibility. Keep pushing and believe you can make a difference.I’d love to hear from you.
No Excuses.
