Leaders and Followers

Larry Bossidy, CEO of AlliedSignal author of Execution, once wrote,

“The development of new leaders is not only the key to profitability, it is also very satisfying in terms of feeling like you’ve left a legacy, not just an income statement.  The question is often asked, “How am I doing as a leader?”  The answer is how the people you lead are doing.  Do they learn?  Do they manage conflict?  Do they initiate changes?  You won’t remember when you retire what you did in the first quarter of 1994.  What you will remember, is how many people you developed.”

Our leadership will reflect in the vitality of our followers. So what do ya say, how long has it been since you or someone asked YOUR followers about how they are doing?  Are they growing?  Are they managing conflict? Are they initiating change?  If the answer is an emphatic YES to all of those you get an A.  If not, it’s time to realign.

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4 Responses to “Leaders and Followers”

  1. September 29, 2009 at 8:12 am, Kip Johns said:

    Very insightful thoughts as usual CJ!- I love the way your brain works! I’m so thankful you’re on our team!

  2. September 29, 2009 at 8:50 am, CJ said:

    Kip,

    Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I’ve been thinking a lot about the team lately…Maxwell had a cool quote that said: “The best leaders help people with more than their jobs; they help them with their lives.”

  3. October 11, 2009 at 10:15 pm, O said:

    Great insights. I dig the part about whether the people following initiate change or not. Thanks a bundle- O :-)

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