There is so much written about effective leadership practices inside our organizations; however, there is a crucial element of leading that has nothing to do with strategic plans, people strategies or revenue goals.
Consider the not-for-profit organizations in your community. So much important work being done, yet those organizations could never afford to hire you (in most cases.) Your ability to impact those around you is limitless, yet it is rarely hardwired into the leader expectations in the organizations where we work.
Why is that?
Is it the never-ending pressure to meet goals, hit a new 'important number', meet yet another deadline, and deliver on expectations; or, is it simply that most organizations don't care?
Perhaps that's a bit inflammatory...well...I've worked in organizations where community commitment was never discussed.
I want to be part of an organization that believes the impact we can have on the community is just as important as the one we have in the office, patient's room, or Board room.
Imagine what it would feel like to be part of that corporate culture.
Now that is something to get fired up about! How are you going to make that happen in your world?
Thanks for being here.
Jay