"Golden Rule" Leadership

Be the kind of leader you would want to follow

Think about the kind of leadership that earns YOUR respect. If you made a list, what characteristics it might that list include?

Consider:

• Integrity

• Patience

• Setting a high bar and bringing out the best in self and others

• Expertise

• Team-building skills

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to inspire

• Holding people accountable in a way that makes them WANT to do well

Whatever characteristics are on your list (and there are many desirable leadership traits), notice that your list probably does NOT include:

• Dictatorial

• Showing a lack of respect for others

• Selfish

• Ignorant

• Angry (or other out-of-control emotions)

Consider how you want to lead—and what you want to avoid as a leader—on a macro level. Find ways to remind yourself on a daily basis of what the best version of yourself can be, and then strive to be that best self in as many aspects of your life as possible.