Have a discussion with your team or reflect on the questions.
Discussion Questions:
Are some of the five leadership practices described already part of your leadership journey? If so, which one(s)? Can you share an example?
Do you feel you and your colleagues share a common organizational purpose? What steps have you taken to make people feel part of something meaningful?
Is there something about your organization you would like to see changed? How could you go about initiating chance from your current position?
What are some of the habits of empathetic leaders?
What are some of the ways in which you can bring out the best in other people?
Take away:
Titles don’t define leaders. You earn your leadership status through your actions and their effect on other people. James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner share five leadership practices you can follow to make a difference.
“When people believe that you have their interests at heart – that you care about them – they’re more likely to be open to your influence.”
James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner Authors – Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership
