True Leaders

I want to thank each and every one of you for your support of my first book, Common Sense Leadership.

The feedback has been humbling and has made my heart sing in ways I could not have even imagined.

Messages ranged from leaders stating how I had positively impacted their careers over the years … to the fact that they had ordered copies of CSL for their entire team … to asking for the Kindle version (available now), and Audible (coming soon).

Stories flooded in like a senior leader who had read the book, how it resonated with him, and how he was now passing it on to his son who was being promoted to a bigger job and that he was sure some of the nuggets in CSL would be of help to him … to people buying books for early career and family members who are just beginning their leadership journey, or for those responsible for developing those who are.

I say in the book that true leadership is about helping others to be their best, so that in the end we can achieve great things together.

However, I think it is worth taking a minute or two to look at who true leaders really are.

Yes, it does include people who have a leadership title such as supervisor or manager. But the definition of true leadership is so much bigger than that.

You see a true leader is someone who inspires, influences and guides others toward a vision or goal. They are authentic; their foundation is built on integrity; they demonstrate empathy and concern for other’s well-being.

True leaders ask open-ended questions; they encourage critical thinking; and they encourage others to achieve their full potential.

So, you see true leaders are everywhere we look, not just in the workplace.

True leaders include moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, favorite school teachers, and even next-door neighbors.

Look back over your life. Who were the true leaders in your life? Who influenced you? Who cheered you on? Who played a key role in you being who you are and your success?

This book was written for developing leaders, and their managers, to help them better understand who they are, what good leaders do, and how to do it.

Getting Common Sense Leadership into the right hands is just the beginning. The real benefits don’t come from just buying it, putting it on a shelf, or even reading it.

It is about using what we learn, having discussions (real discussions) with others to share/gain clarity on how CSL tools and insights can be applied in both personal and professional life.

Opportunities exist anywhere we have two or more people gathered together. Opportunities to share, to teach, to learn, to build and most importantly … to connect!

This is a call-to-action: This is your opportunity to make an even greater difference in the world.

How can we spread the word that Common Sense Leadership can play a role in creating higher-performing organizations, in building a talent pool of true leaders, and to help people identify and pursue a purposeful life?

How can we turn these simple, straightforward tools and concepts into life-changing applications in our communities, churches, schools, hospitals, retail businesses … in any profit, or non-profit organization?

You are a true leader, think about it! I encourage you to be a part of something bigger than yourself, to pay-it-forward, to be the person that others recognize invested in the development of others.

I would love to hear from you. Your feedback matters and it helps!

Thanks in advance! – Joan

 

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