Monthly Archives: September 2013

“NPL”- Non Performing Leader

Most people understand what happens to Banks when their NPLs increase. In this case NPLs mean “non performing loans”. The outcome would be worse if you had Non Performing Leaders! Nothing leaves a bad taste of poor leadership like a … Continue reading

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Should a leader be held Accountable

“It is wrong and immoral to seek to escape the consequences of one’s acts.” ― Mahatma Gandhi If that is so how many immoral leaders do you know? The right to lead carries with it the requirement for responsibility. Responsibility … Continue reading

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Conviction to win

Just because you have the leader title in an organization, don’t try to be in everyone’s face by asking them to achieve unreasonable expectations, to which you’re not committed, yourself. One must set the example for others to follow. “No … Continue reading

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Follow up on Monkey business!

Managers have to be careful not to pick up other people’s monkeys because when they do, they are often telling their employees they do not have the skills to care for and feed the monkeys themselves. Managers who grab monkeys … Continue reading

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Get the ‘monkey’ off your back- Avoid the reverse delegation trap

Many managers spend more time dealing with subordinates’ problems, than they realize. The monkey on the back metaphor is used to describe how subordinates impose their time on the boss. A common sight in offices, is a line up outside … Continue reading

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Personal Power to Influence

Influence is an outcome of Trust and Respect earned. Think of people you truly trust and respect. When they ask you to do something for them, you rarely think twice about it—you just do it. It’s not built on authority, … Continue reading

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Commitment by Leader

“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes… but no plans.”- Peter Drucker A Leader should be able to stimulate commitment from his managers and employees, by demonstrating his commitment to the cause. If the leader does not … Continue reading

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Role modeling

Leaders must lead by example, without using the cliche; ‘do as I say and not as I do’. If young people coming up in business are making the wrong decisions or demonstrating the wrong habits, that means they haven’t had … Continue reading

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Offer more than a Job as a Leader.

Make every employee realize that they are contributing towards a larger project. Tell them that every little drop makes an ocean. The current job being part of a rewarding career path within the organization naturally motivates and generates an interest … Continue reading

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