I have a team of people that I work closely across the globe and they are the leadership of my organization, NorthStar. End of this month, we are participating in a world conference hosted by the training giant, The V.
Usually, it has been our tradition for my leadership to serve as in-service ( crew ) in conferences like this. This year, I made a bold decision and to ask some of them not to serve and just to participate.
My reasoning for that was, I needed them to go back to basics and learn how to take care of their smaller groups so that they will know how to handle them in real situation. I also felt this will be a good time for them to bond with their respective teams as they will have to spend 5 solid days together. What has worked for me so far is my relationship with my leadership and I need then to do the same with their teams.
Those that I asked them not to serve at this particular conference are either experiencing lack of results or they are at a very important curve of their growth. I am also a strong believer, if they do not know how to care for their 10, they will never manage 100 and so on.
Interestingly, everyone except 2, agreed to follow what I had planned for them. At that point, I didn't say anything and I allowed the 2 to have it their way.
Today, while I was driving back, somehow it came to me... the 2 that made decisions for themselves are the 2 with least results and most stubborn! Hhhmm... very interesting, could it be it is because of this they are struggling so much, not even knowing that their attitude is stopping them from getting their desired results!
I remembered so well when I began this journey and till today... if someone is more successful then me, tells me to do something... I will follow! In fact, many times i have gone to my senior leaders and asked them, just tell me what I need to do and I will do!
For the 2, sadly they need to learn to follow before they can lead!
Yes, one needs to learn to follow before they can be an effective leader!
1 comment:
You know... I realised there are two types of people who would make it.
-A person who has a crystal clear compelling reasons and dream
-or a person who enrolls into studentship. A good student is when there is a 100% faith in his/her leader and does 100%. Would he know the reason behind it? Nope! Not until 2 years later anyway...
So, lets just hope those two people has crystal clear compelling reasons or the relationship strengthens...
Blind man made a fortune...
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