LEADERSHIP: BEING THE BEST

Published: 2007-04-10   please add a comment below

They say history's written by the victors. But, in business, the victors also win the customers, gain market share and make the best profits. Sounds good to me.

But, it's also hard work: planning the details, delivering on promises, addressing problems quickly and effectively and so on. And, beyond these physical tasks, there's the psychological challenge: getting people (both inside your organisation - and out in the market) to believe you're going to win. That's key. Confidence and belief.

If I talked to your colleagues (other executives and managers, and your customers and clients), would they believe you're going to win; that you're a winning leader? If so, why? And, if not, to improve things, what do you think they'd suggest?

Well here are a few ideas from successful leaders I've worked with. Drive (yourself and your team) relentlessly to be "the best" on all key measures. Aim beyond agreed goals. Before any challenge, reconnect with earlier winning experiences: what they looked, sounded and felt like. And, play hardball.

Which of these actions are second-nature for you; and, which aren't?

Don't hold back! You can be the best!

Dr. Timothy Pascoe AM
PhD (Cambridge), MBA (Harvard), BE & BEc (Adelaide)
Creator, V|E|C|T|O|R Leadership^®