Everyone has the ability to become a Real Leader. By learning and implementing the 74 Principles of Real Leadership along with holding yourself accountable on the daily basis, you will become your best. The 74 Principles of Real Leadership and their eight categories are listed below:
REALISTIC: Realistic Leadership is honest leadership and it requires you to lead from three areas: your head, your heart and your gut.
- Embrace Change
- Be Coachable
- Solicit Feedback
- Eliminate Clutter
- Get & Stay Organized
- Eliminate Distractions
- Take Risks
- Go For It
- Believe In Yourself
EFFECTIVE: The goal in effective leadership is to become well equipped so that you minimize/eliminate your ineffective moments.
- Set High Standards
- Be a Thermostat
- Create a Strong Network
- Stay Focused
- Finish What You Start
- Do It Now
- Handle Conflict
- Go Above and Beyond
AUTHENTIC: Entails being genuine and honest. It means taking the hard right over the easy wrong and never compromise your belief system, or integrity to achieve a goal or to win.
- Be Honest
- Respect People
- Have Eye Contact
- Empower People
- Establish Trust
- Say Thank You
- Keep Your Word
- Be Fair
- Be Objective
- Help Others
- Exercise Tact
- Admit When You Are Wrong
LEADER LED: The best way to lead is from the front while bringing others along with you. This is accomplished by being the example that you want others to follow.
- Lead by Example
- Inspect What You Expect
- Visualize Your Goals
- Learn to Say, “We.”
- Be Willing to Follow
- Be the Best
- Delegate
- Remove Obstacles
- Think Positive
- Provide Coaching
- Be Prepared
- Leverage Experts
- Hold Everyone Accountable
- Reprimand Privately
- Leverage Strengths, Understand Weaknesses
- Talk to People NOT at Them
POWERFUL: Never give up or never quit. Your success is derived from your ability to draw from your power to achieve excellence. Your power begins with three letters, c-a-n.
- Can Makes it Possible
- Swim Upstream
- Quitters Never Win
- Always Persevere
- Failure is Not an Option
INNOVATIVE: Innovation brings fun and excitement. Innovation is invigoration. New ideas bring new life to you.
- Have Fun
- Embrace Diversity
- Start Achieving
- Reward Openly
- Think Forward
- Challenge Yourself
- Develop Your Vision
NATURAL: Natural Leadership means that you focus on enhancing who you already are.
- Grow Continually
- Eliminate Stress
- Be Flexible
- Carry Only What You Need
- Smile & Laugh
- Be Likeable
- Listen
KNOWLEDGEABLE: Applied knowledge gives you power. The more you know, and apply it, the more you grow.
- Be Technically Competent
- Know Your Business
- If You Don’t Know, Ask
- Communicate Effectively
- Read Daily
- Focus on the Results
- Meet Your Potential
BONUS
- Take Naps ~ a rested mind is a resilient mind.
- Relax ~ Relaxation reduces stress levels.
- Listen (So Important it’s Listed Twice) you can only hear when you listen.