This is a random post, but I was thinking recently about the “backside” of great leadership. Great leadership involves leaders who have matured in their approach to leading people. Leading well means that sometimes what a leader does when the team’s back is turned is more important than what they do in the team’s presence. The backside of great leadership is when a leader does what is best for the team and the organization, not for his or her personal gain.
Still not sure what I mean? Here are some characteristics of the backside of great leadership…
When a team member is doing good work, a great leader:
- Protects your back when critics rise against you or your work…
- Won’t back you into a corner by holding you accountable for unreasonable expectations…
- Welcomes you back to good favor after you make a mistake…
- Backs you up when you attempt to make a thoughtful decision…
- Gives back to the team more than he or she takes from it…
- Never stabs you in the back with others on the team or in the organization…
- Gets back to you when you need his or her input on a decision…
Are you following my thought process? Can you think of more characteristics of the “backside” of leadership?
