Exploiting Change

I have been focusing on each of the 10 leadership principles I learned as an officer in the army. This the 6th of these principles.

1. Get out of your office and talk to your followers, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
2. Ask your followers about themselves.
3. Have a regular “platoon commander’s hour.”
4. Every once in a while get in the “snake pit” and answer questions from your followers.
5. Ensure your followers have the best training, professional development, leadership and resources they need to carry out their missions.
6. Ensure your followers’ creature comforts are reasonable and taken care of.
7. Ensure fairness and reasonable equivalence in privileges and amenities across your team or organization.
8. Provide regular feedback.
9. Monitor the mood, morale, and cohesion of your team or organization.
10. Care about the person, not just the position.

Richard Martin is The Master Strategist and Leadership Catalyst. Richard brings his military and business leadership and management experience to bear for executives and organizations seeking to radically improve performance, grow, and thrive in the face of rapid change, harsh competition, and increasing uncertainty.

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