Say Yes to This Question, and You’re Probably a Great Leader

A few years ago,?a?Gallup study of nearly 8,000 U.S. adults?found that 50 percent of employees left their jobs "to get away from their manager to improve their overall life at some point in their career."

We've all heard this song?played like a broken record: People leave managers, not companies.

If you're in a leadership role now or aspiring to one, the journey toward leadership greatness never ends. But it does have a starting point.

One question you need to ask

Ask yourself this question:?Did I have a positive impact on someone today?

The best leaders in the most desirable companies on the planet aren't characters in a rose-colored Hollywood script. They are real human beings who arrived there through hard work, trial and error, and a wholehearted commitment to changing people's lives.

The question posed?has to be firmly embedded in the back of your mind and at the forefront of your mindset daily. It's used as a constant reminder that will help you take ownership of being the very best leader you can be for the people entrusted under your care as leaders.

'Did I have a positive impact on someone today?'

Asking the question forces you to measure up against the high standards of leadership, as outlined below, which will open up a world of opportunities to make an immediate impact on people.

Remember ...

Leadership is about giving

I know this is counterintuitive, but to lead means to become?a giver: a giver of your time, energy, wisdom, and knowledge. Furthermore, it's about your people's development; you pour into your people's growth to make them better (which makes you and your organization better).

Leadership requires selflessness

It's ultimately doing the unthinkable in the?top-heavy world of command-and-control management styles: putting your followers' interests ahead of your?own. But when you do, it leads to unprecedented competitive advantage.

Leadership requires humility

The more you can contain your ego, the more realistic you are about your problems.?You learn how to listen and admit that you don't know all the answers.?Your pride doesn't keep you from sharing the credit that needs to be shared. And humility allows you to acknowledge your mistakes.

Leadership is about serving others

To seriously elevate your impact and influence as a leader, you have to remember that leadership is about service and making those around you better. To assess where you are against the high measure of a servant?leader, there's another very powerful question you need to ask right now:?What am I doing every day?to improve the life of an employee in the workplace?

Answering these questions with honesty and confidence?means you've arrived at taking the higher leadership road to success. If you place others in the position to be their very best, you are well on your way to becoming an exceptional leader.

Your turn: What do you believe requires you to take the higher road to success? What else defines exceptional leadership? Leave a comment and let's learn from each other.

I Invite You to Take the Higher Leadership Road With Me as Your Guide

If anything about today's article resonates with you, I challenge you to take the next step toward becoming that type of leader. I can help...

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Here’s What You’ll Learn

Click here for the agenda and session descriptions for your half-day journey.

Why you should attend:

You’re a great fit for this half-day, skills-based workshop if:

? You want to learn new skills to be a more effective human/people leader.

? You’re willing to face your blind spots and learn new habits and skills.

? You want to develop the skills that will inspire and bring out the best in people.

? You’re willing to get honest about what’s not working and where you need to grow.

? You’re interested in a tested, evidence-based approach to leadership development (instead of “flavor-of-the-month”).

? You want a simple and practical way to set new leadership goals for yourself.

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Are You In?

If you've made it this far, my guess is you're probably interested. So, let's just cut to the chase. The Early Bird Special price for a live workshop of this magnitude--with coaching, tools, worksheets, and peer group discussions and breakouts--is truly a bargain. You decide and I hope to see you soon!

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Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST (U.S.)

Price: $229.00 USD after January 24

Early Bird Special: $179.00 (enter promotion code EarlyBirdSpecial. Deadline is Jan. 23)

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