Power of Positive Influence – How To Be A Positive Leader
Leadership is Influence! Whether you realize it or not, YOU have an influence on the others around you! What you say and how you say it can greatly influence your relationships; this includes your Premier family as well as others..
It is very important as a leader that you insure that the influence you are having is ALWAYS a positive one. The right attitude will set the right atmosphere. Your attitude will be caught far more quickly than your actions.
Positive thinking doesn’t always change our circumstances, but it will always change those we talk to! A single negative comment will stay and influence those around you long after your problem has been resolved. Watch your words. Leaders don’t get lost in the problems.
Learn to Be a Good Listener
Joan spoke on this, this weekend, at the Orlando Round-up. Although you may want to talk and have the other person hear you, Leaders must get in the habit of LISTENING to others, and genuinely paying close attention in order to truly hear the needs of others.
Avoid Gossiping and Criticizing
What dainty morsels rumors are but they sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 26:22
What truth this proverb offers! It’s so easy to share private information about someone else, thinking it will do no damage. But a small comment here or there can cause great harm in the workplace. I cannot emphasize this enough: Do not spread gossip. Do not participate in gossip. Who do you think is really hurt by gossip? You are if you pass it on. Don’t even listen in on gossip. Stop it in midstream by asking, “May I quote you?” If the answer is no, then tell the person not to repeat any more. Gossip—those dainty morsels—has the potential to destroy both business and personal relationships.
It is hard not get caught up in the occasional lure of gossip. The truth is though that when you participate in this type of conversation, especially as a leader, it puts you in a bad light. Your jewelers need to know they can trust you. A good leader will never discuss others personal information and never badmouth others. Successful people don’t need to gossip; they’re too busy helping and serving others and pursuing new and exciting goals.