The Costco Connection, January/February 2012, Volume 25, Number 1
People lament the lack of good leaders, but thousands of folks running small businesses are trying to be just that. Costco member Geneace Williams, known as Dr. G, is the founder of Higher Learning Enterprises Ltd (www.hleltd.com), a leadership development and consulting firm. She encourages people to strive for "legacy" leadership.
"Legacy leadership is possible when you operate outside of comfort ... Those who push themselves toward dreams that are bigger create the possibility for reaching what is extraordinary and what will impact others even after the leader is no longer physically present," she explains.
Williams proffers five essential elements for reaching that goal.
Intentionality. Approach leadership intending to achieve something great. When intention meets purpose it sets the stage for transformation, and authentic leadership.
Authenticity. Be true to the person you say you are. Practice "what you see is what you get" type leadership. Don't profess one lifestyle while living another. Immerse yourself in self-awareness and self-development. Admit wrong and embrace change.
Transparency. Operate from a place that allows your innermost self to be seen. Transparency is about self-disclosure or self-expression that allows others to see your true person.
Influence. Influential leaders realize they both influence and are influenced by others. Know and understand your power to influence or be influenced in an ethical manner.
Impact. Strive to make a difference in the lives of others. Be driven by the possibility of leaving behind for future leaders valuable lessons that will cause them to also become leaders with impact.
People lament the lack of good leaders, but thousands of folks running small businesses are trying to be just that. Costco member Geneace Williams, known as Dr. G, is the founder of Higher Learning Enterprises Ltd (www.hleltd.com), a leadership development and consulting firm. She encourages people to strive for "legacy" leadership.
"Legacy leadership is possible when you operate outside of comfort ... Those who push themselves toward dreams that are bigger create the possibility for reaching what is extraordinary and what will impact others even after the leader is no longer physically present," she explains.
Williams proffers five essential elements for reaching that goal.
Intentionality. Approach leadership intending to achieve something great. When intention meets purpose it sets the stage for transformation, and authentic leadership.
Authenticity. Be true to the person you say you are. Practice "what you see is what you get" type leadership. Don't profess one lifestyle while living another. Immerse yourself in self-awareness and self-development. Admit wrong and embrace change.
Transparency. Operate from a place that allows your innermost self to be seen. Transparency is about self-disclosure or self-expression that allows others to see your true person.
Influence. Influential leaders realize they both influence and are influenced by others. Know and understand your power to influence or be influenced in an ethical manner.
Impact. Strive to make a difference in the lives of others. Be driven by the possibility of leaving behind for future leaders valuable lessons that will cause them to also become leaders with impact.
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