I believe that a team reflects its leader. By that I mean if a leader is compassionate, his team will be compassionate. If a leader is grateful, his team will be grateful. If a leader is a hard worker, his team will work hard.
Identifying and practicing the traits you want your team to possess is an important practice for successful leaders. I read an interesting article today that addresses this. You can read it here.
One of the suggestions in this article is that leaders regularly express gratitude for a job well done. In fact, great leaders regularly find ways to praise their team members. I know how it makes me feel when someone is genuinely thankful for something I’ve done for them. It makes me feel like doing it again.
So, why not spread a little of that feeling every day with everyone you come in contact with – your team members, your family, the person serving you coffee at the local Starbuck’s. I assure you doing so will make those around you happier; it will make you happier; and it will make you a better leader.
Thank you for reading this blog posting. I hope it made you think about the traits great leaders possess and I hope it encourages you to demonstrate gratitude daily.
Rick Church is Head Coach of CM Services, Inc. The Association Partnership Company. CM Services pioneered the concept of developing long-term partnerships with national and international trade associations and professional medical associations. Mr. Church has published articles and given presentations about association leaders (both volunteer and paid). Mr. Church served as president of the Association Management Company Institute (AMCi). While on AMCi's Board of Directors, Mr. Church was very involved in the development of the AMCi/ANSI standard for Association Management Companies and the AMCi certification program based on that standard.
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