Monument Valley from a different angle, January 09 - click for a larger view

We can spend a lot of time thinking about ourselves and how we are doing as a leader. But here’s another place to look. Ultimately, your leadership shows up in your impact on others. So why not have a good look there? One of my favourite writers, Larry Bossidy, guides you nicely:

“How am I doing as a leader? The answer is how are the people you lead doing. Do they learn? Do they visit customers? Do they manage conflict? Do they initiate change? Are they growing and getting promoted? You won’t remember when you retire what you did in the first quarter of 2009, or the third. What you’ll remember is how many people you developed. How many people you helped have a better career because of your interest and your dedication to their development? When confused as to how you’re doing as a leader, find out how the people you lead are doing. You’ll know the answer.”

Not many of us fully grasp the difference we are making to others and the impact we can have on them. Notice your impact on others this week and make it even more positive and liberating.

Have a good week,
Steve