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Faizan
"What you are speaks so loudly, I can't hear what you are saying"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote really can get you thinking about how others perceive you by your actions, and you might start asking yourself a number of questions, such as:
"Am I a very good example, not only to those at work but by my family and friends?"
"What sets me apart from others as a Project Management Professional (PMP)?"
"Do I follow through enough on tasks?"
"Do I represent the goals of my organization and my department?"
It also provokes the question of what motivates some to excel at taking the initiative and getting things done long before deadline, and the others that tend to lag behind and get the job done only after a few reminders.
Great leaders are those who not only take the initiative but also help set the direction of others by inspiring and influencing their behaviors, attitudes and thoughts. They see the potential and foster positivity. They challenge themselves as well as others. Most importantly though, they not only just talk the talk, but they walk the walk. They follow through and effectively demonstrate in their actions. Without this, a leader loses credibility and trust; and no longer can lead by example.
Here are 5 ways to effectively lead by example:
1. Take on added responsibility. Own up to mistakes and be the first to help out and fix problems. As a Project Management Professional (PMP) you have to be open and accountable for your actions and those of your team. Show that honesty really is the best policy. If people feel that they can trust you, they will be more willing to work with you. You become a valuable asset and this lays a solid foundation for influencing and leading others.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote really can get you thinking about how others perceive you by your actions, and you might start asking yourself a number of questions, such as:
"Am I a very good example, not only to those at work but by my family and friends?"
"What sets me apart from others as a Project Management Professional (PMP)?"
"Do I follow through enough on tasks?"
"Do I represent the goals of my organization and my department?"
It also provokes the question of what motivates some to excel at taking the initiative and getting things done long before deadline, and the others that tend to lag behind and get the job done only after a few reminders.
Great leaders are those who not only take the initiative but also help set the direction of others by inspiring and influencing their behaviors, attitudes and thoughts. They see the potential and foster positivity. They challenge themselves as well as others. Most importantly though, they not only just talk the talk, but they walk the walk. They follow through and effectively demonstrate in their actions. Without this, a leader loses credibility and trust; and no longer can lead by example.
Here are 5 ways to effectively lead by example:
1. Take on added responsibility. Own up to mistakes and be the first to help out and fix problems. As a Project Management Professional (PMP) you have to be open and accountable for your actions and those of your team. Show that honesty really is the best policy. If people feel that they can trust you, they will be more willing to work with you. You become a valuable asset and this lays a solid foundation for influencing and leading others.
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