ScarbroughTaylor958
More than one week ago a key disaster hit portion of the Gulf Coast of the United States. I have been reflecting on the disaster, the response to it, and what lessons we can draw about leadership.
Never worry this isn't a political piece...
Lesson 1 - Leadership is crucial. Considerably has been created that regions weren't as prepared as they could have been. Leaders could have changed that. A lot of have said that the initial response (at all levels from local to the Federal Government) wasn't perfect. Leadership can improve that in the future.
Lesson 2 - Leadership can come from everyone. Not just those with a title, but every person can lead. Thousands of stories of heroism, and leadership are coming out of these events. Not all of them are stories of men and women wearing a badge or a official title. We can all use our leadership skills.
Lesson 3 - Exceptional leaders know that blame requires also significantly power. In recent days it appears that the concentrate of the "story" of the disaster has changed from the disaster to who did what wrong and how it could have been completed greater. Let's be clear. This was a disaster of monumental proportions. Could issues have gone greater? Of course. Was the way factors have been handled a travesty? No. Will blaming and pointing fingers at others solve the issue now? Completely not. Every single ounce of energy becoming spent in blame and "Monday Morning Quarterbacking" is an ounce of power greater spent on meeting the vast challenges that still exist. Which leads to...
Lesson four - Remarkable leaders focus on solutions, not troubles. Rather than seeking at what is incorrect, they look at inventive approaches to make it better. Outstanding leaders know that when they are point a finger at other folks, 4 occasions as a lot of fingers are pointing back at them. They take responsibility, and concentrate on solutions.
Lesson 5 - Exceptional leaders know when to reflect and when to act. Will there be a time to look back and discover from the failures in processes, procedures, and responsibilities utilized during the time quickly following the storm? Yes. Will there be people that might need to have to be held accountable for some of these decisions and actions? Of course. I just don't consider that time is now. A study and evaluation will be commissioned, I'm certain, as it ought to be. Leave that understanding for then.
My bottom line? I believe that right now, leaders of all sorts, from township supervisors, to mayors, to state legislators, to these in government agencies, to Congress, to the White Property, require to appear forward and perform with each other to meet the several challenges we will face for months. There is a time for reflecting and a time for action. Now is the time to appear forward.
In your personal leadership improvement keep this in thoughts. Remind your self of these lessons. via
