Too many leaders advertise themselves.
One lengthy bio after another…
We’re more informed about the qualifications of these people then we know about what they & the organizations they represent stand for…
(…truly stand for.)
Everyone is a servant, thought, or compassionate leader these days, yet employee disengagement is at a record high…
People are depressed & facing severe career malnutrition, yet leadership advice has littered every social media platform, and it’s only becoming more prevalent…
If leadership quotes could help us, then we wouldn’t be experiencing widespread layoffs at all levels within an organization…
We’re drowning under leadership best practices and Sunday night is still a source of anxiety for many professionals…
The issue with advertising a leader is a matter of unpredictability. That individual could leave the company, be demoted, pass away, or change…
Then what?
If you’re attraction to an organization is solely based on the person leading it, then it’s possible that you could be disappointed in the near future…
I love Texas!
Every time I’m there, I feel like I’m at home. There’s something in the atmosphere that puts me in a safe zone. I love the food, the people, and the hospitality that I feel from the locals.
I love the Lone Star State, yet I’ve never met nor had a conversation with Governor Greg Abbott. In fact, I know very little about the man…
Despite my ignorance of who their leader is, I’m strongly attracted to the State of Texas; so much so that we’ve discussed owning a home out that way…
My interest in Texas has nothing to do with its leadership. It has everything to do with the culture that has been created by those in charge…
I fell in love with Texas before I ever knew who their leader was…
We’re promoting the wrong message to people, and the connection to the environment and its values have become an afterthought…
People want to grow…
They want financial freedom.
They want control of their time.
They want flexibility to prioritize things outside of work when it’s necessary.
They don’t want carrots dangled in front of them, and they definitely don’t want to feel like slaves to someone else’s ambitions.
Stop advertising yourself and start promoting the values, ethics, and attributes of the environment you represent to people…
People are attracted to culture & perks; they leave leaders who are defective and lack character…
Create the right environment with an unshakeable set of core values, and you’ll never have to advertise your leadership…
I wrestled with the idea of posting a Christmas picture of my family around the tree last night…
It’s of course seasonally appropriate to do so, and I’ve been inspired by the many lovely photos I’ve seen posted…
While tempting, I opted not to post a picture…
Trying to ingratiate myself to you is a high that many leaders feel that fades away quickly. People and circumstances are changing every day, and I’d rather you fall in love with the thing that will remain long after I’ve passed on.