Who is it that you would name as the one Leader you have had that inspired you?
What specifically did that person do to achieve that memorable status?
The role of a Leader is to get results for the business through the people you Lead. One aspect is inseparable from the other.
The more people you Lead the more critical your propensity to deal with pressure.
Whose pressure? In a previous posting I used your ability to deal with your own pressure as the subject. Let’s now look at your ability to deal with the pressure those you Lead experience.
Pressure is not real it is perceived! As a Leader you may have that worked out. So how well do you manage the pressure that others experience, those to whom you delegate and so on down the line?
The notion of “Pressure” is one that I notice is an issue that pervades the daily environment of players in the corporate world. My focus on this subject has sparked a great deal of interest from people around the globe.
Having asked for input from my LinkedIn network “What is your biggest Leadership challenge when the pressure is on?”; raising the issue in my Ezine; and in my most recent keynote speech; I received a myriad of comments with startling similarities. I even received input from a former officer in the Royal Marines, now Leading teams into Polar Regions.
These findings are amongst information I will discuss in an upcoming eBook I am writing on the subject. Those of you who contributed will receive a complimentary copy, many thanks.
Bottom line… two major aspects topped the list…
1. Taking a wider perspective in order to light the way.
2. Not being drawn into the pressure others are experiencing.
But how… a comment from a local esteemed colleague suggested “Having sufficiently invested in the emotional bank account of those you Lead during a business as usual environment so that they will easily follow you when the pressure is on”. Thank you Stuart!
Whether you have a few or many people reporting to you, or your Leadership is a dotted line of influence Leadership, it is vital to your results to have the ongoing ability to influence others with integrity and authenticity.
Sound like a motherhood statement? Perhaps, but… if you want to leave a legacy of results and emotionally resilient people who view you as one of the best Leaders they have had, you are wise to take it seriously!
How well do you know your people? Ask your self, for each individual you Lead and influence…
- What is their outcome/vision for themselves career and personally?
- How does their current position support their outcome /vision?
- What drives or motivates them on a daily basis?
- What do they worry about?
- What do they not want in their work?
- How do they respond to pressure? Or, how emotionally resilient are they?
Until next time, be emotionally resilient and enjoy life in business!
