Good Leaders Must Be Good Servants
• Recognize people for who they are and for what they do.
• Reward in tangible and intangible ways whenever you can.
• Respect others, and practice the golden rule.
Embody the values that you and your organization deem important. A great example is how my company (Portland General Electric) survived and even thrived despite being owned by Enron. Our common values were the glue that kept us focused and together: be accountable, dignify people, make the right thing happen, keep a positive attitude, exhibit team behavior and earn trust. Values can drive the corporate culture and provide a strong foundation for developing your vision.
- People:
- Wes friesen
Wes Friesen is a proven leader and developer of high performing teams and has extensive experience in both the corporate and non-profit worlds. A former in-plant manager, he is also an award-winning university instructor and speaker, and is the president of Solomon Training and Development, which provides leadership, management and team building training. His book, Your Team Can Soar! contains 42 valuable lessons that will inspire you, and give you practical pointers to help you—and your team—soar to new heights of performance. Your Team Can Soar! can be ordered from Xulonpress.com/bookstore or wesfriesen.com. Wes can be contacted at wesmfriesen@gmail.com.
