Saturday, June 30, 2007
Summer Refresh
Summer season is off with a bang and I’m contemplating putting out the lawn furniture. Mind you - the fabric gazebo was erected back in May, and every day I watch the panels billowing in the breeze. Even went so far as to decorate with pots of pansies. This outdoor summer space was intended to be a place to unwind and refresh at day’s end. It looks pretty but certainly isn’t functional. All ‘flash’ - no substance.
At the start of this season, it’s a perfect time to take a quick and honest self-inventory. If your team was surveyed, what would they say is the essence of your leadership? Do they see only the flash of…
your polished appearance? Your pristine office? Your perfect company manners?
Or, do they see more substance behind the flash:
* the keeping of promises,
* the consistent respect shown team members and clients;
* the integrity of your decision-making.
Take a few moments right now to see if your public persona is supported by your interal leadership values.
OK, OK. I’m hauling out the lawn chairs today. See you under the gazebo.
Until next time...Live like you mean it!
Marjorie