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Disengaged Leaders

September 2, 2014

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Disengaged Leaders

 

There’s a great deal of discussion in the media these days about “disengaged leaders”. It’s also very often the talk around the lunch table – whether it be world issues, company issues, a particular crisis, jobs, or the economy in general, the comments generally come back to something like this:

 

“Why doesn’t the leader do something?”

 

This statement indicates there is a disengaged leader somewhere in the mix.

 

While you may not be able to change the world, you can certainly change your corner of it by being an engaged leader in the arena of your leadership scope. And if enough of us do that, it could very well change the world.

 

Think of your leadership roles and note the traits below that describe you in those roles.

 

Engaged

Disengaged

ProactiveReactive
ConsiderateCallous
StrategicLethargic
RespectedDisrespected
Takes ActionTakes it Easy
Decisions Based on PrinciplesDecisions Based on Power or Popularity
Acts NowActs Later
Attacks Small IssuesApathy in Crisis
Listens To CounselTakes No Advice
Takes ResponsibilityPlaces Blame
PreparedUnprepared
Clear VisionLack of Clarity
GoalsDirectionless
Good CommunicatorPoor Communicator

 

Are you engaged? Or are you disengaged?

 

The fact is, every single leader is needed…to lead. If you’re a leader of any area – from a company to a family – those who follow you need you to be fully engaged.

 

Are YOU an engaged leader?

 

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