Are You a Leader or a Slacker?

 

Do you claim to be a Leader in your business or your field of expertise?  I have noticed that many people claim to be Leaders, but I consider them Slackers instead.  A Slacker is someone that basically likes to give orders and passing off as much work on to others as they can while taking as much credit as they can.

 

Now take an honest look in the mirror. It may be difficult to answer truthfully, but does this describe you, your up-line or someone else on your team?  Here are some clues that might help you out.

 

Leader:  Praises his/her team and offers encouragement.

Slacker:  Quick to find fault and slow to give praise.

 

Leader:  Holds himself/herself to a higher standard than his/her team.

Slacker:  Has a high level of expectation for his/her team but doesn’t hold himself/herself to that same standards.

 

Leader:  Leads by example and is a role model for his/her team.

Slacker:  Blends in with crowd and never steps up to take a leadership role or passes off leadership responsibilities to subordinates while still taking responsibility for all positives that take place.

 

Leader:  Has deep-rooted belief in his/her business and leads new teammates through the growth process (learning the business and facing obstacles with the team as opposed to stepping back and letting others take care of everything.

Slacker:  Convinces a person to join his/her team then pawns them off on someone else or simply pushes them to the side (Referred to as “sign and drop”) to either sink or swim and all the while making veiled and not so veiled statements such as “if you can’t do your job, I’ll find someone who can.”

 

Which of these characteristics, best describes you and your teammates?  Be honest with yourself.

 

Just remember, that a leader must lead and nourish others through the growth process.  If he/she loses integrity and fails to take action, then this same failure mindset will ripple down to his/her teammates and reflect throughout the company.  Employees will always be a reflection of their management.

 

So let me ask you one last time…Are you a Leader or a Slacker?

 

 

 

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