The 7 Principles of Great Leadership

Motivation & Teambuilding www.qomps.com.my Power Motivation & Personal Mastery Adding Value - Individual & Team Leadership Development executive-education.nus.edu Join our executive program to develop the leader in you. HCLI | Masterclass www.hcli.org/masterclass How relevant is Servant Leadership for your company? Find out more! Expert Author Nick Arrizza There are 7 Vital Principles that make Great Leaders Great. Knowing what they are and how to cultivate them is essential for success. First and foremost it is necessary to appreciate that great leadership is about building positive, strong and cooperative relationships. In that light what is outlined below pertains to the building of relationship strengths. The Seven Principles of Great Leadership are: 1. Learning to Listen: If a leader is isolated from what is going on around them they'll have shut themselves down to the flow of vital information about what is going on in the organization. Apart from simply being aware of the day to day operations it is imperative to be able to listen to what is "not" being said i.e. the general mood state of one's employees and/or peers. The mood state can significantly affect, even undermine the optimism, enthusiasm and morale of the troops. Keeping a finger on the pulse of this subtle but important piece of information will help the great leader to know well in advance when the wind has been taken out of the sails thereby helping them take swift corrective action. 2. Learning to Trust Your Self Self doubt is readily perceived by one's employees and cannot only undermine their confidence in you it can also spread like a wild fire through the organization leading to loss of focus, enthusiasm, and trust in the overall mission. The ability to trust one's self, feel and be perceived as exhibiting an internal, unwavering, confident steadiness inspires confidence and optimism in others. 3. Learning to Empower Others With power comes a feeling of responsibility that often makes the leader feel like they must do everything themselves. Unfortunately this often overwhelms them and under powers the organization. It also neglects the valuable resources and strengths that exist in the powerful synergy of individuals working together as a high performance team. A great leader knows and trusts the strengths of their employees and how to nurture self confidence in them so that they can fully express their creative potential. 4. Learning to be Resilient Resilience is defined as the ability to not let the negativity in. Much like the metaphor of "like water off a duck's back" a great leader manifests what to some may appear as a superhuman ability to deflect any and all stress from themselves. This entails cultivating a state of inner emotional strength and vitality that can help them weather any storm. As the captain of the ship the great leader must be able to steer the organization both in good and bad times effortlessly and confidently without wavering emotionally. 5. Learning to Make the Difficult Emotional Decisions All of a leader's decisions ultimately affect many other people as well as the vitality and integrity of the organization. Hence the ability to make difficult decisions entails being able to navigate the quagmire of one's internal emotional concerns about the effects of such decisions on others. A great leader knows how to make decisions that takes into consideration the livelihood of all concerned. This means being able to perceive and appreciate the consequences of one's decisions on the lives of others while at the same time having the inner strength, confidence and courage to move ahead for the best good of all. 6. Learning to Take Responsibility A great leader realizes that they have been charged with significant responsibility for the vitality of the organization and ultimately for the lives of the individuals that are a part of it. Too often the bottom line takes precedence over the fact that the employees are the engine or life blood of the organization and that neglecting their welfare will severely cripple any bottom line. In this light a great leader recognizes their role and responsibility to those who work in the organization and exhibits an unwavering concern for them. 7. Learning to Communicate Effectively Relationships that leave out the ability to communicate effectively are doomed to fail. Communication skills however often start with the ability to be open and receptive to the attitudes, ideas and opinions of others as well as the ability to empathize and understand another's circumstances. When these fundamental building blocks are in place the probability of conflicts, misunderstandings and lowered performance are significantly reduced. These 7 principles of Great Leadership can be cultivated only by leaders who recognize that a strong and successful organization depends on their courage and ability to develop themselves emotionally first. If you are inspired to do so kindly visit the web site below where you can also request a free introductory telephone coaching consultation that will permanently transform your ability to lead effortlessly and effectively. A Free 1 Hour Introductory MRP Telephone Consultation is available upon request. (You will be asked to cover your own long distance telephone charges) Nick Arrizza MD, a former Psychiatrist and Medical Doctor is an International Life, Executive, Organizational Tele-Coach, Author, Keynote Speaker, Trainer and Facilitator. He is also on Faculty at Akamai University in Hawaii. He is the CEO and Founder of Arrizza Performance Coaching Inc. and the developer of the powerful Mind Resonance Process® (MRP). Web Site: http://telecoaching4u.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Nick_Arrizza Source : EzineArticles.com © 2011 EzineArticles.com All Rights Reserved Worldwide

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Conference Delegates See a Bright Future for Indonesia “What will Indonesia look like 10, 20 and 30 years from today?” asked Gita Wirjawan, head of Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board, at Thursday’s International Conference on Futurology in Jakarta. The conference brought together speakers from around the world to discuss the pressing issues of the coming decades, focusing especially on Indonesia’s future role on the world stage. Chairul Tandjung, chairman of the National Economics Committee and owner of the Para Group, said that all data pointed to Indonesia growing and by 2020 potentially accounting for more than 50 percent of the Southeast Asian economy. “Don’t underestimate Indonesia, but also don’t overestimate Indonesia,” Chairul said, after several speakers spoke in optimistic terms about the country’s prospects. In order for Indonesia to achieve its estimated fivefold growth potential by 2025, Chairul said, the country would need to make food security a priority. “Food is the most important thing for Indonesia right now,” he said. Chairul said that all technological and energy resources should be directed toward the agricultural sector to ensure that Indonesia can feed its population of 240 million. Gita predicted that by 2030 Indonesia would be one of the world’s top economies. Last year, the nation’s gross domestic product rose 6.1 percent to around $700 billion. The central bank forecasts the economy will grow by 6.8 percent this year, as low borrowing costs push consumers to take out loans and spend on goods such as cars and homes. “Our financial portrait is as sexy as ever,” Gita said. But achieving all of the country’s future goals will not be easy, he said. Educating a greater portion of the population will be essential for Indonesia’s future. “This is the Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Google and iPad generation,” Gita said. “We need to infuse education. The future will be driven by the young people attending this conference.” Anies Baswedan, the rector of Paramadina University in Jakarta, said it was concerning that many Indonesians were still not making it past primary school. The number of students graduating with PhDs in Indonesia remains much smaller than it should be, he said, without providing details. Infrastructure will also affect the country’s future growth. Gita said that he hoped in the next 20 years the country would add 150,000 kilometers of roads and greatly increase broadband Internet penetration from its current level of 18 percent. While Anies didn’t directly address the graft allegations dogging the ruling Democratic Party, he did acknowledge that there might be some barriers to Gita’s vision. “We have democracy, but we don’t have certainty, especially legal certainty,” Anies said. “You can be an optimist without having to be pro-government.” The largely positive conference also discussed the importance of developing human capital and focusing on growing and encouraging entrepreneurs. Source: * THE JAKARTA GLOBE * GLOBE ASIA * THE PEAK Welcome Guest | Login | Signup Newspaper Subscription JG Logo Thu, October 27, 2011 Archive Search * HOME * NEWS * BUSINESS * INTERNATIONAL * TECH * SPORTS * LIFE & TIMES * OPINION * MY JAKARTA * BLOGS Conference Delegates See a Bright Future for Indonesia Lydia Tomkiw | July 28, 2011 Gita Wirjawan, head of the Investment Coordinating Board, at the International Futurology Conference on Thursday. He said he believed Indonesia would be one of the world’s top economies by 2030. (Antara Photo) Gita Wirjawan, head of the Investment Coordinating Board, at the International Futurology Conference on Thursday. He said he believed Indonesia would be one of the world’s top economies by 2030. (Antara Photo) Related articles Tax Decree Seeks to Bring Investors Home for Holidays 10:56pm Sep 9, 2011 Digging Out of Indonesia's Mining Red Tape 5:50pm Aug 16, 2011 The Worse Conditions Are Abroad, the Better Indonesia Looks: BKPM 9:43pm Aug 15, 2011 Indonesia President Sees Futurology in His Future 4:33pm Jul 27, 2011 Govt to Push Tax Breaks for Firms to Sweeten Investment 12:14am Jun 14, 2011 Share This Page 3 5 0 0 Share with google+ : Post a comment Please login to post comment Comments Be the first to write your opinion! “What will Indonesia look like 10, 20 and 30 years from today?” asked Gita Wirjawan, head of Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board, at Thursday’s International Conference on Futurology in Jakarta. The conference brought together speakers from around the world to discuss the pressing issues of the coming decades, focusing especially on Indonesia’s future role on the world stage. Chairul Tandjung, chairman of the National Economics Committee and owner of the Para Group, said that all data pointed to Indonesia growing and by 2020 potentially accounting for more than 50 percent of the Southeast Asian economy. “Don’t underestimate Indonesia, but also don’t overestimate Indonesia,” Chairul said, after several speakers spoke in optimistic terms about the country’s prospects. In order for Indonesia to achieve its estimated fivefold growth potential by 2025, Chairul said, the country would need to make food security a priority. “Food is the most important thing for Indonesia right now,” he said. Chairul said that all technological and energy resources should be directed toward the agricultural sector to ensure that Indonesia can feed its population of 240 million. Gita predicted that by 2030 Indonesia would be one of the world’s top economies. Last year, the nation’s gross domestic product rose 6.1 percent to around $700 billion. The central bank forecasts the economy will grow by 6.8 percent this year, as low borrowing costs push consumers to take out loans and spend on goods such as cars and homes. “Our financial portrait is as sexy as ever,” Gita said. But achieving all of the country’s future goals will not be easy, he said. Educating a greater portion of the population will be essential for Indonesia’s future. “This is the Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Google and iPad generation,” Gita said. “We need to infuse education. The future will be driven by the young people attending this conference.” Anies Baswedan, the rector of Paramadina University in Jakarta, said it was concerning that many Indonesians were still not making it past primary school. The number of students graduating with PhDs in Indonesia remains much smaller than it should be, he said, without providing details. Infrastructure will also affect the country’s future growth. Gita said that he hoped in the next 20 years the country would add 150,000 kilometers of roads and greatly increase broadband Internet penetration from its current level of 18 percent. While Anies didn’t directly address the graft allegations dogging the ruling Democratic Party, he did acknowledge that there might be some barriers to Gita’s vision. “We have democracy, but we don’t have certainty, especially legal certainty,” Anies said. “You can be an optimist without having to be pro-government.” The largely positive conference also discussed the importance of developing human capital and focusing on growing and encouraging entrepreneurs. 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