Leadership Answer Man | Leadership and Management Advice

In this episode we recap the Learn to Lead series including every letter in L-E-A-D-E-R.

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In this episode I cover:Why should they follow you?What's more important in leadership: to make a mark, or leave a legacy?Why Should They Follow You?Of all the reasons why people should follow you, what means the most to you?They follow me because I am the boss.They follow me because they have to.They follow me because I pay them well.They follow me because they like where I am taking them.They follow me because they respect me and trust me.

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In this episode I will cover:The mistake of focussing on your giftingThe story of Richard and his fall from graceHow Moses grew into a great leader in 3 stages

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What we will cover today in this podcast:1. God is watching me - and us2. Six barriers to finishing well - no matter what your age or where you are in your career3. What it means to have integrity

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What I cover in this episode:1. Why poor delegation is so damaging in leadership2. Four questions every follower asks3. Why a lot of leaders suck at delegation4. Tips for excelling at great delegation - how to be hands off but not out of sight5. Leave you with ten great action points related to delegation

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Today’s Podcast is brought to you by the letter “S”. That is a letter that gets a lot of action! S is for “ Servant Spirit.”We are going to unpack the true nature of Servant Leadership - A topic I find is very confusing. I have shared about this important topic in past episodes, but I have some fresh new insights for you today.Today’s Podcast is brought to you by the letter “S”. That is a letter that gets a lot of action! S is for “ Servant Spirit.”We are going to unpack the true nature of Servant Leadership - A topic I find is very confusing. I have shared about this important topic in past episodes, but I have some fresh new insights for you today.

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Resilience is very different than determination. In this episode I contrast difference. How flexible are you? Do you bend or do you break when things get difficult or when dramatic change occurs? One of the traits of an effective leader that every new leader has to master is becoming a resilient person. Resilience is being spongy, flexible and able to adapt. Don't make the mistake of having your methodology become your theology.

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One of the most effective responsibilities of any leader is clear and effective communication. In this episode I will show you what that looks like.

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Determination is a huge part of being a successful leader. Another word for this would per persistence or courageous leadership. I to start this podcast with a story of my own determination through a very tough time. We all face these times. If I asked you to name one of your top biggest times of discouragement, what would it be?I can think of a big one - when I was betrayed by a dear friend. My board chair turned on me.One reason this was such a difficult situation is I couldn't fix it. I had to endure it for a couple of years. I love to resolve conflict and fix things that are broken. But sometimes we have to live in the midst of a big discouragement. It reminds me of my son who's been in the job for about 18 months that is true.

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Did you know that accessibility is absolutely essential for today’s’ leaders? No corner offices and executive floors!Welcome back to our series on Learn to Lead: Ten Essential Skills Every New Leader Must Master. We have covered L: Listen and Learn, and E: Emotional Intelligence. Today I want to talk about A: Accessibility, and along with it Vulnerability.Beware of the:Ivory tower syndromeCorner office syndromeI have devised a simple test to determine whether you are task or people oriented. When you are working at your desk, and someone comes up to talk to you just for conversation, do you stop work, smile, and chat until the conversation comes to its natural conclusion? Or do you grimace inside and do anything you can to get the conversation done as quickly as possible. If your answer is the latter than you are one of us: the ‘Type A’ personality who tends to measure success by getting our lists checked off.

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