I have a book title sitting on my end table from Vince Flynn, a Minnesota author that writes wonderful fictional books. The name of the book is Protect and Defend, I read it a year ago - but instead of putting it back on my bookshelf, or passing on to friends I keep it on my end table...I like the title, it reminds me of leadership.
Courageous leadership is about protecting and defending. Not just on a national basis - but as any leader of a team, whether the team has 3 people or 1000. A leader's role is about protecting the culture of the work place or work team, protecting core values, defending ideas, and defending a coworker's right to a different opinion. A key trait we see in great leaders is their courage, conviction, and curiosity. They truly care what happens and their openness to know they may not be right all the time allows a leader to keep a connection with their team that keeps the team vibrant and engaged.
Not sure if Leadership Icebreakers Protect or Defend....think about this:
- When Leadership Development Plan Template have been in a meeting have you let someone dismiss or squash a comment from a coworker?
- Your team's core values are clear...there is a discussion going on that really goes against what the team stands for...you walk away from the discussion..wishing you would have said something.
- The shy member of the team has spoken up...she has a good idea...but the other team members really didn't listen....you speak up and say...team - did you hear what Sue said? She has a really good idea.
Practice elegant courage, help Sue's voice be heard. Ask a clarifying question, so that she can share more of her idea...That is Protect and Defend.
The role of leadership isn't based on title... use your gifts, develop your style and be an elegant leader. Elegant Courage!
Jodi Wiff, has tackled big issues, big challenges, and big opportunities. In fact, over the years, she has been involved in just about every important phase of business. Jodi helped lead an organization which was broke...financially the company was losing $300,000 permonth,and spiritually, the employees and directors were hostile with each other. Here's what she helped create...the company was described by employees as the best place to work..Profits were $500,000 permonth and the company was one of top in 10 in capital of similar companies in U.S.
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The key is her innovative approach to leadership. Jodi is smart, tough yet warm and developed the mantra "elegant courage" communicating courageously and honestly during good and tough times. She lead the cultural turnaround which created the outstanding financial success. Jodi elegantly and innovatively helps people get clear how they feel...trusting your gut...mustering the courage to do whats right...clarify what's missing...decide how to get life more perfect. jodiwiff@lighthouse-leadership.com Jodi Wiff is a partner in Lighthouse Leadership with Mike Krutza, uniquely qualified and experienced to bring a powerful one two punch to your leadership challenges.
