Passion as a leader tool

Passion is talked about in the workplace and good leaders use it as a tool for engaging others.
Unfortunately, expressing emotions in many organizations is taboo, even though good leaders do it within their own groups and keep it hidden from the larger organization - as if it were a weakness.

Is this a self trust issue or fear of ridicule/criticism, or what?

It's about time we all understand the value and benefit associated with expressing real and transparent feelings in the work world. They are what make us a whole person who has feelings and desires, wants and needs. They are what engages others at a deeper level than logic alone. They are what triggers excitement and enthusiasm for change and the achievement of stretch targets. They are many time the spark that engages others to learn more and commit to leading in their own way.

There are appropriate and inappropriate applications of passion/emotions in the workplace. The key is to only share your emotions/passion when you are truly passionate about a subject and the success or failure of it.

Versus using emotions to manipulate others in an external manner, true leaders will only express their emotions when they personally feel them from inside. They then transparently share these emotions and feelings with others in a respectful manner. This is what engages others to connect and learn more so that they can make a rational decision whether to follow or not.

Thoughts?

Leading Self, First

Before one can lead others effectively, one must be able to lead ones self effectively.

What does this mean?
1) Personal discipline in all aspects of life; Physical, mental, fiscal, social, spiritual, emotional, ...
2) Trust in self to operate consistently from a solid set of values
3) Personal integrity to do the things you say you will do
4) Transparency of intent focused on worthy and honorable outcomes
5) Truthfullness in all words and actions
6) Risking to stretch, experiment and learn from all experiences
7) Love of learning, imprvoving and growing as you strive for perfection

What other criteria would you add?

Chad

Leading with behaviors

Leading with Behaviors

What are leadership behaviors?

Why are they important?

How would Fun, Faith & Fire look as leader behaviors?

Fun

• Being engaging and engaging others
• Smiling
• Energized vocal variety
• Animated motions
• Fun words

Faith

• Demonstrating belief by doing and acting on change
• Standing up against resistance and barriers
• Continuing the fight in the face of adversity
• Collaborating to build strength

Fire

• Exhibiting emotional transparency
• Exciting self and others
• Intensity of voice
• Modeling a wide variety of engaging behaviors
• Taking risks to push out of the box of the "same old" and ordinary

What do these look like and sound like? Behaviors are in the "real world", not inside the head, so their impact is felt by others in a sensory way - heard, seen, felt.

What do you think???

• Is leadership a behavior-based role or an intellectual one?
• Is it about doing or planning?
• is it about action or...?
  
  Chad