Like it or not, as a leader your behavior is under scrutiny. And that scrutiny increases the higher up the hierarchy you go. Employees are watching (and evaluating) your word choice, actions and behaviors. So it is helpful to ask yourself:
• “How inspiring am I?”
• “Am I demonstrating positive or negative energy?”
• “Do my actions match my words?”
• “Am I behaving in a way that is consistent with the organization’s culture and values?”
• “Am I modeling behaviors that I want others to follow?”
You may not have asked to be a role model; but, it goes with the territory of being a great leader—like it or not. So, what messages are you sending?
Tags: Beyond the Jargon, Calibra, communication, culture, Diane Hamilton, energy, role model
