Doing the Opposite

Have you ever wondered who coaches new leaders how to become effective leaders? How often have you looked at the leadership within your organization and thought to yourself, “They are a liability waiting to happen”.

Like most people, we have all experienced the pitfalls of being led by an ineffective leader. The question is how can new and upcoming leaders avoid these pitfalls and experience leadership success? How can you avoid becoming a liability for your organization? In a few words: You have to start by "Doing the Opposite”!

As a new leader; if you are doing or believe any of the following statements are true, or have witnessed yourself or your leader displaying or believing any of the following statements, it is time stop and start "Doing the Opposite”!

1. Effective communications is only done via, blackberry, text messages or email.
2. Hiring your friends from your previous place of employment is a good hiring decision, regardless of their qualifications.
3. Sitting in meetings with other executives and contributing nothing to the conversation.
4. Building relationships within the organization and sucking up to move up the ladder is one and the same.
5. Leading by fear and intimidation is the same as effective leadership.

If you are witnessing any of these characteristics in your current leader or you find yourself aspiring to be just like that person; I urge you to stop, think and start "Doing the Opposite!

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