Brandy1

Jack Welch, respected business leader and writer is quoted as proposing these fundamental leadership principles (notably these principles are expanded in his 2001 book 'Jack: Straight From The Gut'):

1. There is only one way - the straight way. It sets the tone of the organisation.
2. Be open to the best of what everyone, everywhere, has to offer; transfer learning across your organisation.
3. Get the right people in the right jobs - it is more important than developing a strategy.
4. An informal atmosphere is a competitive advantage.
5. Make sure everybody counts and everybody knows they count.
6. Legitimate self-confidence is a winner - the true test of self-confidence is the courage to be open.
7. Business has to be fun - celebrations energise and organisation. <---See Neon!!! Told ya!
8. Never underestimate the other guy.
9. Understand where real value is added and put your best people there.
10. Know when to meddle and when to let go - this is pure instinct.

As a leader, your main priority is to get the job done, whatever the job is. Leaders make things happen by:

• knowing your objectives and having a plan how to achieve them
• building a team committed to achieving the objectives
• helping each team member to give their best efforts

As a leader you must know yourself. Know your own strengths and weaknesses, so that you can build the best team around you.

I found this and really thought it has helped me with developing my new assistant manager. What do you guys think? Is there anything you would add?

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caribbeancolor

This is too complex for me today. LOL. It has been a busy and trying week. However, it does look like a very good piece of info...will pick up on it Monday!

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Brooke & Lillie

Tanzenite

Jack Welch is an outstanding business leader. I have read all his books!

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Marca

Although all those points are valid (thanks Brandy!!!), I'm a big believer of situational leadership. Fit your skills and approach to the situation. There is NO one right answer/ way to lead....

sundude

There is no one way to manage or lead as all people respond to situations so differently
I've had as many as 15 people working under me in the past and each one of them needed to be dealt with differently

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your goal; you do not change your decision to get there."


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sundude

exactly the reason that companies of any size today are run by a human resources dept.
A team of people making decisions when it comes to anything to do with employment,discipline and or terminations

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"When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach
your goal; you do not change your decision to get there."


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Marca

Exactly, you can learn to adapt though and learn how to 'read' different types of people

sundude

That's what makes a good manager
The ability to adapt and to read people

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"When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach
your goal; you do not change your decision to get there."


www.sunbodiestanning.com

Are we having fun yet?

Marca

Jeeeezzz we really agree ~sigh~ LOL

Brandy1

Can't these be a guideline? Or reminder? Or just something to think about? Why does it have to be 'the answer' for you guys??

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