Leaders: Don’t disconnect from what made you successful
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Once you’re out of a professional role for more than a year it’s probably changed. Jobs change (or evolve), the requirements change, resources change, etc. There are many influences. Think about what technology alone has done.
Remember what it was like when you were in an assistant or associate role? It doesn’t hurt to brush up on your basics and hone the skills that helped you move ahead. In fact, they might take you more time than you remember. It may also give you a greater appreciation for those who do the tasks on a daily (or regular) basis.
If you’re in a leadership role, don’t become too disconnected from those things that led you to where you are today.
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Jamie Favreau said:
Especially in this ever changing economy I think people need to remember their roots and what got them there in the first place. The economy is changing and maybe you have to adapt to a different role then you thought.
December 13th, 2009 at 10:28 pm -
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To be a good leader you definitely have to be able to relate to the work others around you are doing. People won’t respect you as a leader if you have no clue what you are asking of people.
December 14th, 2009 at 1:54 pm -
tobias strohe said:
While this may certainly be true for many professions, I would not say that it is true wholesale. More “traditional” jobs (such as Master Craftsmanship, Architecture and Construction, etc.) evolve, but have not changed fundamentally, and experience and creativity remain paramount skill sets.
The tools we use evolve, but it is nothing that makes you obsolete in just a year. It is true that leaders often loose the most basic skills and we truly need the “well rounded” professionals who both possess the experience and can use the (wonderful) most recent tools. I see “low level” production type jobs disappearing because of that (such as CAD drafters) over the short and mid term. And: The more experienced people who do not use newer tools will not remain competitive.
December 14th, 2009 at 8:15 pm -
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Very short but sweet message that more people need to listen, understand, and most importantly follow. Great and thanks so much for sharing!
December 14th, 2009 at 8:55 pm -
Catering said:
To become a successful leader your post surely helpful, we can’t disconnect from such things as we were playing before.
December 15th, 2009 at 2:34 am -
Rent College Books said:
This is a good reminder since I am working my way up at a new company and geting to do the grunt work. I aperciate it more now, beacuse no matter what ” someone always has to go get the donkey.” old saying… but it always fits.
December 18th, 2009 at 4:37 pm -
Steve Radick said:
Thank you for this post – a good reminder for someone like me straddling the line between “do-er” and leader right now!
December 21st, 2009 at 9:33 am -
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thanx for post
January 1st, 2010 at 7:17 am -
avril lavigne said:
Very short but sweet message
January 1st, 2010 at 7:42 am -
malatya haber said:
thanx for post
January 1st, 2010 at 8:33 am -
youtube gir said:
thank you for entery
January 1st, 2010 at 8:50 am -
Hair Salons said:
Good leadership information. Yes, sometimes we forget the previous task due to workload or any other activities.
January 6th, 2010 at 4:32 am -
used tires said:
This is so true, as a good leader, you should never take yourself as being too high, and always remain humble and treat everyone with the same respect because in the end it will pay off for you.
Till then,
Jean
January 7th, 2010 at 8:23 pm -
Bidet said:
Its very important to stick with what made you successful. Sometimes leaders forget about this and it can cause them trouble. Thanks for reminding us of this tip. It might be simple but it truly helps.
January 24th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
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