Leader as Role Model – The Do’s, Dont’s and LEADERtips!

When you think of what it means to be a leader, how many seconds does it take for ‘role model’ to come to mind?
If you are like any of the leaders I speak to on a daily basis, it takes all of the 60 seconds, or it doesn’t come to mind at all. Not because they don’t consider themselves as role models, but when they do, they realize the level of responsibility it bears. According to Merriam Webster: a role model is:
When you consider that… your behavior, every day actions, and the style by which you lead is being watched, imitated and even judged (admired or not) by those around you. So the question is; how often in your daily activities do you consider your part as a role model? As a role model, here are things NOT to do OR you can expect the same from those around you; impacting your productivity, effectiveness and success as a leader:
Like it or not, being placed in a position of oversight and authority does not make you a leader, but merely a manager. The making of a leader is the intention and attention they put to their leadership style and their role model status. LEADERtips™ to hone your role model leadership:
ARTICLE SHARE – From Harvard Business Review – How Should Your Leaders Behave? Remember, both the young and seasoned employee, peer, and manager is watching and imitating you. Your leadership dictates their style, work and ultimate results brought to the business. Decide for yourself – what leadership style do you want them to admire, aspire toward and even imitate? Check out ARTICLE SHARE – 7 Ways to Start Your Week As A Leader NEW – In addition to your LEADERtips Weekly, get all of your online leadership news all in one source, the daily Ball of Fire LEADERship Publication. SUBSCRIBE here to receive your daily edition – https://paper.li/f-1397753756#
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