What are your Leadership Rocks?

by Scott PatchinSep 8, 2011Insights, Leadership, Professional Development, Self awareness

Yesterday I was invited to take a look at a peer’s reading list and it overwhelmed me. I have read a lot of books, but we shared very few in common. For a moment, the thought of relearning what I believe made me kind of tired.

Then I remembered what I believe, and the thought of starting there and seeing where the new material fit and where it challenged my beliefs sounded exciting. I look forward to the cup of coffee and conversation we will share in the near future.

So what is your leadership rock? The foundation of what you believe that keeps you grounded? For me, it is a definition given by Ken Blanchard that I memorized as an instructor for his Situational Leadership II class and carried with me into my leadership roles.

Leadership is and influence process. When you work with people to accomplish their goals and the goals of the organization.

It is one of my rocks. I so enjoy sharing it and asking the question “What words jump out for you? Why?”

Rocks shift, but it takes a lot of effort to move them. We should all be ready to shift and grow, but we need our rocks. Leaders need a foundational set of beliefs to help them to stay steady.

What are the Leadership Rocks for you?

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