Quote of the Week

“There is nothing noble in being superior to some other man.
The true nobility is in being superior to your previous self.”
- Hindu Proverb

Lessons About Leadership
by Robert J. Thomas

Leaders need to remember the importance of interdependence – that life is not just about the business; an organization is a community of human beings.

  • Leaders need to care about interpersonal relationships and be willing to be cared about.
  • A leader doesn’t have to be superhuman or have all the answers, no matter how much people may wish it to be so.
  • Failing is only a step on the path to success.
  • Trouble doesn’t last forever.
  • Know what you stand for as a leader before crisis hits; when things are crashing down around you and people are looking for your leadership, it’s too late to figure things out.
  • Integrity is the only thing you have that is truly yours (Thomas, 2008, p30).

From: Thomas, R. J. (2008). Crucibles of leadership: how to learn from experience to become a great leader. Boston: Harvard Business Press.

Reprinted with permission from the OSU Leadership Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-3114, http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu.

Coaching Call to Action

This is just the beginning. What lessons have you learned about leadership that you would add to this list? Tell me about it in an email and we will share it in a future Tip. Simply email andrea@coachandrea.com.

Community Involvement

November 20, 2008
Pounce on a Project VIII – 2008

Come join us for the last Pounce on a Project for 2008. What project would you like to get on top of and accomplish before the holiday season begins? Come to Pounce on a Project VIII – 2008. Join Coach Andrea on Thursday, November 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern. We will join as a group by phone and declare what you want to accomplish: updating your marketing plan, writing your newsletter for the month, written performance reviews, or making cold calls.

During the morning, the group will gather by phone a few times to check progress and get any support needed to finish with a bang. At noon, the group will celebrate their accomplishments. Who says projects have to be boring and tedious? Bring your lightness and fun and join us for the energization.

To sign up or learn more, call or e-mail Andrea by noon on Wednesday, November 19th. Feel free to share this with friends and co- workers, the more the merrier. (Cost of the program is only the cost of long distance phone calls.)

Other articles you might be interested in:

  1. The Fulfillment of Leadership
  2. Holding Ourselves Accountable
  3. Life Under a Microscope
  4. Try Delaying Procrastination
  5. The Power of Our Attitudes

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