Posts Tagged ‘the leader as a role model’

If you are a leader, people will take the lead from you.  One way of giving people a clear lead is to be a role model.  A leader who is a role model sets the tone for the whole organisation.  If they are someone who:

• Treats people badly
• Bullies
• Throws their weight around
• Does not listen
• Does not take responsibility

Guess what happens.  Everyone follows this lead and thinks this is is the norm.

On the other hand if the leader:

• Sets and follows standards
• Behaves professionally
• Listens to and uses the contributions of others
• Treats others with respect and dignity

Guess what- others follow the lead of the role model.

So the big question to ask yourself is what do you want to have a reputation for?