Rather than complain about the apparent shortage of genuine leaders, we often witness, and/or, trying to blame someone, wouldn’t it make more sense for organizations to implement professionally designed and relevant leadership training programs? After more than four decades of involvement in nearly all aspects of leadership, including leadership planning and training, from identifying, qualifying, and grooming the best options to becoming meaningful leaders, I have come to the conclusion that the main The difference between leaders in similar organizations, with varying degrees of success, is their commitment to effectively train the right people for current and future positions. With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, examine, review and discuss 6 essential priorities that need to be addressed.
1. Attitude: Quality leaders need genuine, positive, can-do attitudes that help them view obstacles as challenges to overcome, rather than problems to be avoided and feared! Henry Ford is credited with stating, You may think you can or you can’t. Either way, you’ll be right. Groups benefit when their leader has the discipline and commitment to proceed, with an open mind, and consider various options and alternatives!
2. Skill Set: A leader needs specific abilities and skills to lead as effectively as possible. Some of these are universal, while others may be specific to an organization, and a professional trainer will explore the best approach and training for each group.
3. Organization – specific: What might be the unique needs and priorities of a specific group and why? When a training program is customized to address these things, everyone benefits!
4. Group Mission: Fully explore your group’s Mission Statement and why (or if) that mission is still relevant. Does it need to be adjusted? How is it related to the sustainability of the organization? What specific skills would your ideal leader need?
5. Communication/ empathy: A smart leader listens and learns effectively from every conversation and experience to better understand both real and perceived priorities and values. These people need superior communication skills to articulate an inspiring and motivating message, which will generate more engagement and focus!
6. Need for genuine integrity: How can anyone make a difference, for the better, unless/until they proceed with the greatest degree of genuine integrity, even when it might be simpler, to follow the path of least resistance?
Groups benefit when they engage in professionally designed leadership training programs! If you hope to be an effective leader, please consider this carefully and carefully!
