Be real!
Be you!
Stop trying to sound like something you're not!
Jargon
Regardless of the terms in the glossary of your certification credentials handbook of choice, I beg you to only use them when you're taking your favorite certification exam.
No one else cares about them, and quite honestly, no one should.
"Jargon, in any field, becomes the cover that hides rampant incompetence of leaders everywhere.
Leadership is not about words,
it is about connecting with the people
in your organization and making
a difference for them, and your company."
- Jay Kuhns
Not About You
Time and again we hear the pundits espouse the power of listening, connecting, engaging, and working closely with our teams.
Yet the reality is far too often a constant reminder from leadership that they are the "smart ones" and the rest of the team should be grateful that they are in place to save the day.
Pass me my barf bag.
These are the same leaders who are mocked behind their backs for being so embarrassingly out of touch with their own corporate cultures that the team wonders what they actually do all day.
How About You
There should only be one face that leaders wear. It should not be covered in fancy titles, corporate jargon or illusions of power shown only in the workplace. Instead, it should be one that is authentic, consistent, and unafraid to be seen where it matters most...
...on the front line.
I'd love to hear from you.
No Excuses.