Master Serving Rather Than Pleasing
Andy Harvey C.P.M.
Certified Public Manager, Police Chief Ret., USAF, Author, Speaker
As a leader, it's important to focus on serving others rather than trying to please everyone. This can be a difficult balance to strike, as I learned when I first became a supervisor. I wanted to be liked by my team, so I went above and beyond to take care of them. However, I quickly realized that trying to please everyone was not sustainable and it was taking a toll on my well-being and my work.
If you constantly strive to be liked by everyone, you may find yourself stuck in the same place. True transformation requires taking bold actions that may not be understood or accepted by others. Don't let rejection hold you back from taking risks and making changes. Surround yourself with supportive people who will encourage you to keep pushing forward. Remember, serving others and pleasing everyone are not the same thing. Focus on improving yourself so that you can better serve those around you.
"If you want to be liked by everyone, go sell ice cream."
As a leader, it's important to inspire and motivate others to follow you. People are drawn to leaders who are constantly striving for excellence and growth. By taking action and stepping out in faith, even in the face of others' doubts, you will gain more influence and inspire others to do the same. This requires a strong sense of self-confidence, but with practice, it will become easier. Keep working on building your confidence and stay committed to making a positive impact on those around you.
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1 年As a student focusing studies on criminal justice...and being taught by true professionals that have years of experience in the field/studies; their leadership skills are amazing....from classes, down to the internship, I have really enjoyed learning from all of them. The internship was amazing. Coincidentally, I also ended up taking a course on supervising in law enforcement (what’s good; what’s a bad supervisor)...and everything “good” was what the two supervisors I worked under...showed. They were perfect examples of everything taught through my supervisor course; coming from a military background (child of a U.S. Veteran) it was understood and yet, appreciated in the way they showed their leadership skills. I asked them to keep it as “real” as they could make it, they didn’t disappoint. ??And it wasn’t so much as being a “people pleaser” type of leadership...it was more of making me feel comfortable, yet also understanding how leadership in law enforcement is (compared to a Civilian style leadership); although...I did work with a couple of U.S. Veterans in a previous “life” and they showed me the same type of leadership...so that’s how I came to understand it the way I have explained. ??????????????????