How to become a leader September 18, 2007
Posted by Niels in : How to, Other, Personal , trackbackEmployers consistently name leadership as one of the top qualities they look for in job applicants. The ability to lead is important in relationships, too. Everyone’s had this conversation: “What should we do tonight?” “I don’t know, whatever you want to do.” “Well, I’m flexible. What do you want to do?”
Each partner means well, but they’re missing the big picture: that what their partner really wants is for someone to make a decision.
So if you’ve never been a leader, how do you become one?
Anytime you have a goal that seems daunting, begin by taking small steps. There are plenty of small opportunities for leadership in your every day life. Next time you’re out to dinner with friends, take the lead. Pick the place, herd everyone out the door, split up the check. Once you’re used to that, organize the dinner yourself. Craig and I have an at-least-monthly potluck at our place.
Take initiative. Pick a movie that you want to see and invite friends along. Or host a video night. Or a games night. Remember, you choose the game.
Teach your friends something. If you learn something interesting, chances are, they’ll find it interesting, too.
Tell your supervisor at work that you want to start a side project. Excel at it with minimal supervision. Take even more initiative next time.
Stick your neck out. Make leadership a habit.
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Wow Neils… thats a really good advice…
I really hate it when no decisions can be made and we keep passing the task to each other on what we should do… I guess you have to take one thing at a time, not plan the whole thing and start from there…
oh and before I forgot…. what do you think of the new season of B&G?