Are You Leading With Integrity?

Think back on your work career; try to remember those leaders or mentors that really stand out. What made you think of them? Why did they stand out? If you are remembering more than one, were they both the same type of leader? There are different styles of leadership and each one of them may bring success, but great leaders, must also possess the ability to unify those around him or her and those that report to them. They also must maintain integrity in their day to day actions and truly have a passion for leading. We agree with John C. Maxwell who wrote, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way”. Chances are the leaders who stand out in our minds are those who pushed us to achieve more than we thought we could, listened intently to our ideas and gave necessary feedback in a positive manner.

If you are leading a team or interested in becoming a leader you may want to ask yourself these questions:

1. When you communicate with others, do you provide strategic clarity that is consistent with your organizations’ capabilities?

2. Can you keep sight of the individual employee’s perspective?

3. Do you have early-warning systems that indicate when your view from the top doesn’t match the reality on the ground?

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