Comments on: 12 Wishes for Leadership in 2010 http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:43:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Jonena Relth http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-607 Jonena Relth Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:49:50 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-607 Mary Jo, Thank you for this wonderful blog. You are spot on with what I've been and will continue "preaching" as long as people will listen. Bravo! Mary Jo,
Thank you for this wonderful blog. You are spot on with what I’ve been and will continue “preaching” as long as people will listen. Bravo!

]]> By: Mary Jo Asmus http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-606 Mary Jo Asmus Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:09:03 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-606 Meridth, thanks for your kind comments.You are spot on with the encouragement addition. Thanks, I agree whole heartedly and it's a great addition to the list. Meridth, thanks for your kind comments.You are spot on with the encouragement addition. Thanks, I agree whole heartedly and it’s a great addition to the list.

]]> By: Meredith Bell http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-605 Meredith Bell Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:10:41 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-605 Mary Jo, I'm so impressed with your list. Really hits on key points that are critical for organizations to be truly healthy and successful. Re. #10 and the press, glad you brought up Tiger in your comment to Tanveer. Look at how much press has been given to Tiger compared to all the positive role models out there - in golf alone, not to mention the business world - who could be highlighted for doing the right things. #2 is a hot button for me because I've heard employees complain loudly and often about a manager but never confront that person or bring the issues to executives who could do something. That ties in with taking personal RESPONSIBILITY for what goes on in every aspect of one's life. Of course, I would add ENCOURAGEMENT to the list because it's one of the most powerful and underutilized skills. A lot of people think that means giving advice or guiding a person to do what you think they should do. In reality, it entails a lot of listening, which IS on your list. People don't get enough recognition, affirmation and support; and encouragement goes a long way to helping people feel appreciated and valued. Mary Jo,

I’m so impressed with your list. Really hits on key points that are critical for organizations to be truly healthy and successful.

Re. #10 and the press, glad you brought up Tiger in your comment to Tanveer. Look at how much press has been given to Tiger compared to all the positive role models out there – in golf alone, not to mention the business world – who could be highlighted for doing the right things.

#2 is a hot button for me because I’ve heard employees complain loudly and often about a manager but never confront that person or bring the issues to executives who could do something. That ties in with taking personal RESPONSIBILITY for what goes on in every aspect of one’s life.

Of course, I would add ENCOURAGEMENT to the list because it’s one of the most powerful and underutilized skills. A lot of people think that means giving advice or guiding a person to do what you think they should do. In reality, it entails a lot of listening, which IS on your list. People don’t get enough recognition, affirmation and support; and encouragement goes a long way to helping people feel appreciated and valued.

]]> By: Mary Jo Asmus http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-604 Mary Jo Asmus Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:28:12 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-604 Tanveer - I agree - being in leadership is tough. But being a follower bears some responsibility too. We tend to forget that part, and prefer to blame failing leaders on the leaders themselves. Food for thought - Tiger Woods. It appears that he had many of us fooled. Wonder what our role, as followers, is as we are being deceived (i.e., is ignorance bliss or is there something we should have been doing or looking for? Does it matter in his case?)? Tanveer – I agree – being in leadership is tough. But being a follower bears some responsibility too. We tend to forget that part, and prefer to blame failing leaders on the leaders themselves. Food for thought – Tiger Woods. It appears that he had many of us fooled. Wonder what our role, as followers, is as we are being deceived (i.e., is ignorance bliss or is there something we should have been doing or looking for? Does it matter in his case?)?

]]> By: Tanveer Naseer http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-603 Tanveer Naseer Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:48:20 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-603 Hi Mary Jo, Although it's not an aspect those in leadership roles can work on, I think your second point is very important one as it impacts greatly on how the concept of leadership is viewed. Obviously, if we want the right people in charge to serve us leaders, we need to make this role appear attractive, something regrettably it doesn't look like today. Of course, as you pointed out, the onus is really on us since, how we choose to be led lends greatly to who we'll allow to pick up those reins. Thanks for sharing this wonderful list, and like everyone else, not surprised to see listening being a key trait to becoming a successful leader. For me, that's the catalyst for starting down the path for all the other steps. Hi Mary Jo,

Although it’s not an aspect those in leadership roles can work on, I think your second point is very important one as it impacts greatly on how the concept of leadership is viewed. Obviously, if we want the right people in charge to serve us leaders, we need to make this role appear attractive, something regrettably it doesn’t look like today. Of course, as you pointed out, the onus is really on us since, how we choose to be led lends greatly to who we’ll allow to pick up those reins.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful list, and like everyone else, not surprised to see listening being a key trait to becoming a successful leader. For me, that’s the catalyst for starting down the path for all the other steps.

]]> By: Mary Jo Asmus http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-602 Mary Jo Asmus Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:22:25 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-602 Becky, you won't find it surprising then, that one of the top "competencies" that leaders need to work on is to TRULY LISTEN. Thanks for your comments. Lisa, here's to slowing down! Especially during the holidays. I wish you the best with that. Michael, I hope so too. But I suspect I'll be reposting the list next year. Garrick, I'd love it if the tipping point tipped and leaders learned #6. It would force my retirement :)! Becky, you won’t find it surprising then, that one of the top “competencies” that leaders need to work on is to TRULY LISTEN. Thanks for your comments.

Lisa, here’s to slowing down! Especially during the holidays. I wish you the best with that.

Michael, I hope so too. But I suspect I’ll be reposting the list next year.

Garrick, I’d love it if the tipping point tipped and leaders learned #6. It would force my retirement :) !

]]> By: Garrick http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-601 Garrick Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:15:06 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-601 Mary Jo, Appreciate you sharing your reflections. You have hit the nail on the head with point 6. To develop the competency to be a facilitator of the process is a tricky one. Great leaders many times discover this the hard way, trial and error. However, the resulting "tipping point" pays dividends many times over. Garrick Mary Jo,

Appreciate you sharing your reflections. You have hit the nail on the head with point 6. To develop the competency to be a facilitator of the process is a tricky one. Great leaders many times discover this the hard way, trial and error. However, the resulting “tipping point” pays dividends many times over.

Garrick

]]> By: Michael Leiter http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-600 Michael Leiter Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:35 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-600 Mary Jo A great reflection on the dimensions of responsiveness in leadership. The qualities are essential to an enduring goal of building an effective and fulfilling worklife for team members. I hope these wishes are fulfilled in 2010. All the best, Michael www.workengagement.com Mary Jo

A great reflection on the dimensions of responsiveness in leadership. The qualities are essential to an enduring goal of building an effective and fulfilling worklife for team members. I hope these wishes are fulfilled in 2010.

All the best,
Michael
http://www.workengagement.com

]]> By: Lisa Rosendahl http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-599 Lisa Rosendahl Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:46:15 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-599 Slowing down calls to me right now. Trying to get as much done as I can in a day really does work counter to what I am trying to achieve. Slowing down calls to me right now. Trying to get as much done as I can in a day really does work counter to what I am trying to achieve.

]]> By: Becky Robinson http://www.aspire-cs.com/12-wishes-for-leadership-in-2010/comment-page-1#comment-598 Becky Robinson Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:41:27 +0000 http://www.aspire-cs.com/?p=681#comment-598 Mary Jo, I will have to spend some time thinking about my own wish list but this list is fantastic. The one word that stands out to me most is "LISTEN." Several of these points incorporate listening -- listening to others, listening to feedback, listening to yourself. Not always easy, but certainly important. Thank you for the reminder. Mary Jo,
I will have to spend some time thinking about my own wish list but this list is fantastic. The one word that stands out to me most is “LISTEN.” Several of these points incorporate listening — listening to others, listening to feedback, listening to yourself. Not always easy, but certainly important. Thank you for the reminder.

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