Are You Willing to Step Out and Take the Lead? |
I’d
never lecture anyone on how best to run their team, be a part of a team etc. … but to me, the next meeting you have would
be a lot better for everyone if it was a conversation about ways to best execute
the ideas that had already been generated
from those eager to take the lead on something that truly motivates them. Think "volunteer for your strengths." Here’s what I mean.
I’ll always be someone whose brain is filled (probably a bit
overcrowded) with ideas. At times my
ideas may get the best of me as it’s difficult to sort, chart and
prioritize. For me, the challenge is simplifying the number into a workable
few that have a chance to make an impact.
And if there are only a workable few you end up focusing on… then what
better than the ideas self-generated by the people who’ll carry them out in the
first place.
I’m always impressed by people who raise their hand… or stop
me to toss something my way. I love working
with people who bring things to the table – ideas that may or may not generate
results in the end, but ideas worthy of thought and things that can make a
difference. I’ve been fortunate to work for - and with - people who
challenged me to do the following three things:
* Come to work with a fresh perspective on the day
* Challenge the status quo with thought provoking ideas
* Respect those who have a different approach
When this year began, I set our LPGA Communications team on
a path to reach goals set forth by leaders in the organization. Some of them have been quite a challenge. That’s not a good thing…. that’s a great thing. So… with each of those goals must come
direction – right? The key – as I see it
– is one word.
EMPOWERMENT
It’s always a positive to have support from those around you. The confidence from others that you can
actually get favorable results is a powerful thing. I once had a boss who told me –“tell me what
you’re going to do, chase it hard and with sound planning…. and don’t be afraid
to fail.”
I’d like to think I’m getting better at delegating. But by that I don’t mean that I allow
everyone to do everything for me.
Instead, I try to pass authority to others… providing confidence that they can come at me
with ideas that will potentially garner attention for all of us and create a
bigger following in what we’re doing. In
our case… who has an idea that will make a difference for the LPGA?
Put Yourself Out There - Take the Risk |
So… now to you. Ask yourself this: How many times do you sit at your desk or
drive into work wondering what’s been laid out before you and then become content
to do it in the exact way it’s been presented.
Nothing wrong with that – we all have jobs to do. But every day? Also, ask yourself how many fresh ideas or new approaches you’ve
generated lately and how many times you’ve said, “Hey, here’s what I want to do.” The
next question is… can you really do what you say you’re going to do? There's your next challenge.
Thanks, as always for following this blog and sharing the
things that seem to stick with you. I
appreciate your comments either here… or on
Twitter @KraigKann
Thought For the Day:
Is the next great idea yours or does it belong to somebody else? It’s a mindset. Thinking differently might be the best thing
you can do for you and your team.
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