by Rick Baker
On Jan 9, 2014
Thought Tweet #909 An interview or performance review question: How do you go about expanding your ability to influence people?
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
The Gallup folks have defined 4 Talent Domains for leadership: Executing, Influencing, Relationship Building, & Strategic Thinking.
When we look at local leaders' Talent Themes we notice a lack of Influencing Talent Themes. A lack of Influencing talent & strength is widespread throughout businesses in our geography.
Understanding that, we need to help leaders improve their ability to Influence others.
A good starting point is understanding whether or not they understand the importance of Influence...and are taking steps to improve in the area of Influencing.
A good next step is providing Influencing-help in the form of specialized knowledge, situations/opportunities, and time to practice skills.
by Rick Baker
On Jan 8, 2014
Thought Tweet #908 Anyone can become a constructive leader. The right first step is making a small change for the better.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
People who want to be leaders improve the likelihood of that happening when they realize change begins with self.
Sure, [at least from time to time] we all wish other people would change.
Yet, we know wishing won't get it done.
So, rather than limit it to wishing we do things aimed at causing other people to change.
That rarely works because, human nature being as it is, people do not change until they see change.
So, don't expect the change - be it.
by Rick Baker
On Jan 7, 2014
Thought Tweet #907 Your boss has weaknesses; so you have opportunities.
The Thinking Behind The Tweet
Many people complain about the boss. That's the norm.
Few people realize the boss' weaknesses are prime routes to opportunities. That's unfortunate.