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Your merging onto a highway ramp when the car in the next lane straddles the line so you, and others, cannot pass.
A peer at work stalls your initiative or project.
People that impede our forward movement or efforts with no perceived reason or gain are blockers.
Blockers lose their control when they are overcome by the larger flow of activity which allows you to move forward.
Once on the highway you can pass them effortlessly.
Look for the open road.
If puts things at risk.
“If you eat your vegetables then we’ll have desert. “
When puts things at stake.
“When you eat your vegetables then we’ll have desert.”
Individuals, kids and adults, are motivated by the opportunity to gain over the chance to lose.
As a leader I’m always was reminded of an acronym, one of many, I learned as a young army officer, BKD (Be, Know, Do). After all these years it still helps me ground myself and express to others what it means to be a leader.
“Be” – Character First!
Leadership begin with what a true leader must be. It starts with character or personality, consisting of drives, attitudes, talents, strengths, and values (loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage). These are the qualities that define the leader.
“Know” – What and How!
The second component focuses on competencies: what a leader needs to know (in the sense of both “know what” and “know how”), in four main areas:
“Do” – Take Action!
The final component of the BKD model focuses on the actions of a leader:
It is the combination of all three that sets us apart as leaders.
A leader is anyone who by virtue of assumed role or assigned responsibility inspires and influences people to accomplish organizational goals. Leaders motivate people both inside and outside the organization structure to pursue actions, focus thinking, and shape decisions for the greater good of the organization.
