Progressive Leaders Know the Answer to “How” is “Who”
It’s normal to ask, “How are we going to reach our goals?” Results don’t magically appear. They depend on people. Progressive leaders know the answer to “how” is “who”.
Conventional leaders focus on goals. Progressive leaders obsess over people.
Conventional leaders:
- Set goals.
- Solve problems.
- Create systems.
- Measure results.
Don’t let mainstream leadership limit your potential.
The results you desire are in the hands of people. You’re not a leader if you’re doing it yourself.
Why focus solely on problems when people are the answer? Focus on both. Develop and trust competent people so you can sleep at night.
Progressive leaders:
Progressive leaders believe great people produce remarkable results when the conditions are right. If you’ve led a high-functioning team you know what I mean.
Become a progressive leader by…
- Obsessing about finding and developing people you can trust. People you can’t trust are weight. Trustworthy people are wings.
- Drop the rocks. Put people in roles where they can be trusted. When you can’t trust people, develop them or send them to your competitors.
- Know that talented people are great at one or two things and average at the rest.
Ask who questions:
Connect achievement to people.
- Who do we aspire to become?
- How do we want to treat each other?
- What type of person thrives in our environment?
Progressive leaders know the answer to “how” is “who”. Transform your results by asking the right questions and investing in the right people.
Questions:
How much time should leaders dedicate to people development?
What skills help progressive leaders thrive?
Still curious:
Deloitte: People-Focused Leadership
