Robin Sharma's Blog

THE BEST HABITS OF EXCELLENT LEADERS

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:59:50 -0500

You know you need zero title to show up at leadership - both within your work and at your home. I've been in the trenches - developing Leaders Without Titles within organizations - for nearly 15 years. Here are some of the personal habits I've seen the best of the best model:

1. They ask brilliant questions.

2. They are fit like athletes (as I mentioned on Twitter the other day "Your #1 business asset is your health".)

3. They are direct/clear/authentic communicators

4. They read (The best leaders have the biggest libraries! Read to Win).

5. They keep journals to record good ideas, lessons learned and dreams to be executed on.

6. The run their own race. Leadership isn't about following the mob and being like everyone else. That's followership.

7. They are ethical - maintaining pristine reputations.

8. They lead where they are planted, deeply understanding that leadership is a way of behaving versus a title on a business card.

P.S. I haven't been blogging at my usual pace. I spent months and months speaking/writing the new book/coaching my Masters Series Clients/recording Monthly Coach videos/doing media etc. I needed to refill the well. Thank you for your patience, kind understanding and ongoing support of my work.

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Robin Sharma interviews Peter Sim from HRnet One in Singapore - vlog

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:43:21 -0500

Reduce Leadership Friction

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:07:42 -0500

The only thing standing between you and the leadership greatness you want to achieve is friction. Friction is any obstacle or block standing between where you now are and where you've always wanted to be.

Outer friction could be relationships at work that are not impeccable, projects that remain incomplete and bad habits that destroy your productivity.

Inner friction might involve self-confidence issues, negative thinking patterns and outright fears that need to be worked through.

By methodically releasing every element standing in your way, you will eventually access the fullness of your leadership potential. And that will inevitably translate into an extraordinary career - and a superior life.

The Job of a Leader

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:34:09 -0500

Leaders have many jobs. But ultimately, business/leadership and life's all about people. The best leaders never miss an opportunity to SHINE A LIGHT ON PEOPLE.

Each day, walk into work - and out into the world - with a singular mission: to evoke THE BEST from everyone you meet.

People are longing - no, ACHING - to be recognized. To be made to feel special. To have their voice heard. And their talents appreciated.

Regardless of your title, you have the power to do that. For EVERYONE. And that's a pretty awesome power.

P.S. Some tactics:

-find something to sincerely compliment in someone

-say thank you to someone who deserves to be appreciated (esp. Firefighters and Police)

-smile at people

-listen brilliantly

-be wildly enthusiastic so you spread your passion

Obama and Leadership

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:30:54 -0500

Read in The Economist that US President Obama's likeability factor amongst Americans is nearly 70%.

Reminded me that in so many ways, leadership is a people sport. Fundamentals like being interested in other people, building bridges versus fences, lifting others up versus tearing others down and communicating with candor live at the very heart of what it means to lead.

Though not as many agree with President Obama's economic policies, the fact that he's so popular as a person reminds us that - if we want to thrive in these challenging times, we need to first become a person that others will like, support - and trust.