I’ve written about these many times, but I think they are worth repeating.
A leader of any organization is ultimately responsible for the performance of those they lead.
First and foremost, they are role models, understanding that what they put out is what they get back.
The rules are simple:
- Be fully present when with your employee.
- Authentically hear and understand what your employee is saying.
- Ensure they are heard and understood.
- Respond honestly, knowing agreement is not necessary.
When these guidelines are followed, genuine relationships will flourish to everyone’s benefit.
A leader who does not see that their behavior is the key is either foolish or ignorant.
Author: Sy Ogulnick
Sy Ogulnick received a BA from UCLA, Teacher’s Credential from Los Angeles Board of Education and completed phase I (Master’s portion) in a Doctor of Behavioral Science program at California Coast University. Sy leased and operated a summer day camp in LA. He and his wife then purchased virgin wilderness land in Northern CA, where they built and operated a coed summer camp. They moved to Las Vegas, NV, and purchased, built and operated a community children’s program for families staying in a major resort casino in Las Vegas. They have created programs for children nationwide that employed many people and in the process developed successful training programs for personnel. This led Sy to lecture on how to train staff and the creating of community within the workplace. Sy was then invited to speak at professional conferences on how best to hire and train employees, which led to his becoming a consultant in the art of improving relationships in a work environment and eventually to his epiphany that “Leaders are the primary problem and the answer to the personnel issues that arise in the workplace.” Sy has written numerous papers on the subject of interpersonal relationships, leadership and power. He has lectured throughout the United States, has been interviewed by the media and has appeared on many radio and TV talk shows
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