Leadership for Bigger Impact

The capacity to develop close and enduring relationships is the mark of a leader. Unfortunately, many leaders of major companies believe their job is to create the strategy, organization structure and organizational processes -- then they just delegate the work to be done, remaining aloof from the people doing the work.

--Bill George, Authentic Leadership.

Here are some questions you can work with to enhance your leadership ability:

• How can I help _________ (insert name of subordinate/prospect/client) be more successful?

• Who are 10 people with whom I'd like to build closer relationships?

• How can I create more "wow" experiences for my people at work?

• What can I do for myself to rekindle my enthusiasm/joy?

• Which tasks and meetings can we eliminate, or have less frequently?

• How can I increase my production of optimism?

Good leadership is a process and a habit. It's something you build every day. Here's some spirit nourishment for the journey.