As the owner or CEO of a small to mid-size business, your job is to lead the company and let others manage it. This requires getting very clear about the difference between leadership and "managership," and making sure you focus your time and attention on the tasks and activities that only the leader can perform.
The first job of the leader is to inspire, influence and transform the "human currency" in the business. Everything else comes second. Without good human currency walking the halls, your plans and strategies can't get implemented and your goals won't get achieved.
Leaders inspire people by painting a picture of success beyond what people think is possible for themselves. Teach your people how to be successful by modeling what success looks like. Influence your people by role modeling, coaching, mentoring and spending one-to-one time with them. Above all, take responsibility for growing and transforming your people.
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By: Ole Carlson
Vistage Speaker