Caring leaders

CARING Leaders Really Care: While Others Claim To!

* Written by Richard Brody - Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development and a consultant. He has been in charge of running events and has conducted personal development seminars for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. His company, PLAN 2 LEAD,  has an informative website: http://plan2lead.net  - and is also on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Plan2lead

Wouldn't every organization, and group, be, better - served, and represented, if their leaders, were, truly, caring? Unfortunately, far - too often, many, who are, either, elected, selected, and/ or, ascend to positions of leadership, claim to be that way. In their minds, from their perspective, they are concerned with their personal agenda and self - interest. Perhaps they are thinking they are simply taking the path of least resistance! 

After over four decades of involvement in nearly every aspect related to leading, I realize leadership is dependent on personal integrity. With, that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine and discuss why it matters.

1. Good old common sense: 

Have you ever wondered why we witness so little common sense in those who serve as leaders? Before electing anyone, we must seriously consider whether an individual has a superior quality of character! Great leaders are responsible for serving the common good!

2. Attitude, Articulation, Action Plans:

We need leaders who possess a genuine can-do attitude, but avoid the trap of wearing rose-colored glasses! One's focus and attention, must have the strength, to strategically determine the best action plan to proceed forward, while articulating an inspiring message!

3. Relevant; 

Leaders say what they mean, face reality and proceed in the most relevant manner! He must be ready, willing and able to fully explain his rationale in a unifying inspiring way!

4. Integrity: 

One can never be a real leader, unless he maintains absolute integrity, especially when it might be inconvenient to do so! His ideology must align with his organization's, and he must have the personal insights to articulate his ideals openly with his constituents! Those, with a well-developed, relevant imagination should be able to innovate  for the greater good!

5. Needs; 

If you aren't satisfying the needs of your group and stakeholders, you won't make a difference for the better! It takes an individual with the nerve and willingness to address the specific nuances to notice the best course of action!

6. Generate goodwill: 

The overall duty of a leader is to create an environment that generates goodwill.