Leadership – Navigate Today and Prepare for Tomorrow



I don’t know of a developer, builder or real estate broker has not felt the pain of the historic market correction we’ve all been experiencing.  It is interesting, however, to see how responses tend to range from cost-cutting to survive until the market improves to reexamining business models to be more scalable, accountable, and customer-centric.  Regardless of the response, the one constant need within all organizations today is leadership.  I ran across a new book recently titled, “Leadership Code; 5 Rules to Lead By“, by Ulrich, Smallwood, and Sweetman, that is a great reference for leaders looking for answers.  Following is a synopsis of the 5 Rules.

1. Leaders must invest in themselves to be personally proficient. Effective leaders manage their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual selves well. They learn constantly. They are capable of quick, bold actions as well as great patience. They constantly deepen their insight about themselves. This is especially true in tough economic times when people look to their leaders for hope and confidence.

2. Good leaders know how to be strategists and are able to answer the question “Where are we going?” They test their big ideas pragmatically, and they work with others to find the path from the present to the desired future.

3. Effective leaders are executors. They ask: “How will we ensure that we reach our goal?” They understand how to make change happen, assign accountability, delegate appropriately, and make sure that teams work well together.

4. These leaders are talent managers and engage people to get things done now and in a manner that generates intense personal, professional, and organizational loyalty. They help people bring their best to the job at hand.

5. Finally, they are human capital developers who build the next generation. They make sure that the organization has the longer-term skills, knowledge, behaviors and attitudes for future strategic success.



2 Responses to “Leadership – Navigate Today and Prepare for Tomorrow”

1. Tom says:

   February 3, 2012 at 5:38 pm

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2. Tom says:

   February 27, 2012 at 2:12 pm

   Thanks, appreciate your feedback.