YOU ONLY BECOME A LEADER WHEN YOU REALISE THIS

We become leaders the day we decide to help people grow, not numbers

Simon Sinek

I have been emphasising with the aspiring leaders I work with lately, that leadership is not all about us, but what we do with and for the people we lead. Simon Sinek's recent Facebook post absolutely resonates with this. We all want to be good at what we do. We all want to be the best we can be. But if we want to maximise our leadership influence, we must understand that it's not all about us.

True leaders understand that leadership is not about them, but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves, but about lifting others up

Sheri L Drew

Strive to be the best you can be, but realise that a leader's most important responsibility is to lift and inspire the performance of others.I have been challenging leaders to ask this simple question of their people. "What can I do to help you do your job?" Are you game enough to ask it?

HERE'S HOW TO MAKE 2016 YOUR BEST YEAR EVER!

I hope you've had a great year and are looking forward to a well earned break. But before you sign off, let me ask you an important question.

What decisions have you made about 2016 that will make it your best year ever?

Maybe you haven't thought about it yet and will when you get back from leave. Too late! You will be like the rest of us, playing catch up! Give some thought to these questions and let me know if I can help.

Do I need to plan better in 2016? Strategic Planning Facilitation can help.

We offer strategic planning facilitation for everything from micro businesses right up to publicly listed companies. Talk to us now about how we can help you get a clear direction for 2016.

Am I the best leader I can be? Our Mentor Program gets real results.

Our face to face program accelerates your leadership journey and gives you the confidence and strategies to become a better leader.

How can I help my people step up and take more responsibility?

Our Manager 2 Leader one day workshop has helped hundreds of aspiring leaders understand the difference between managing and leading.  We give them practical solutions and a customised blueprint for becoming a more effective leader.

I want to become a better leader, but where do I start?

This is a really common dilemma. Too many choices. It all seems too hard.  Start here - our book - 'The Road Rules for Leadership' is a simple, practical guide to effective leadership. One of Australia's most successful leaders, Wayne Bennett, wrote the foreword.

All the best!