This is an excerpt from Chapter Three, and I thought it would get your brain thinking about character. Now there is a lot more to this chapter, but I want you to focus on the summaries and how to approach building credibility with your team. You can download the book for free with the above link or go here to see more free books and material offered by Elmer Towns.
THE LEADER
- Knows the way
- Goes the way
- Shows the way
HOW TO LIGHT FIRES IN HEARTS
- Express appreciation
- Share anticipation
- Recognize accomplishments
- Be accountable
WHAT WINNING DOES FOR A TEAM
- Gives confidence for the next game
- Raises individual and team self-esteem
- Increases energy
- Gains respect from the opposition
- Produces harmony among members
FIVE SKILLS A LEADER MUST COMMUNICATE
- Attitude: How to feel about problems
- Creativity: How to think about problems
- Vision: How to look at problems
- Direction: Where to begin to solve problems
- Ownership: Responsibility to finish solving problems
THREE QUESTIONS TO HELP FOCUS DIRECTION
- What are your strengths?
- What are your dreams?
- What windows of opportunities do you have?
SIX STRATEGIES TO BUILD CREDIBILITY
- Be an example - a role-model to follow
- Express enthusiasm - build fires in their hearts
- Be optimistic - plant dreams in their spirits
- Lead into positive experience - put wins under their belts
- Equip with skills - put tools in their hands
- Make good decisions - build confidence
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