Be a Person Others Want to Follow
If you have nasty habits, can’t control yourself, are disrespectful to some people, are disorganized and undisciplined, your expression of caring will mean less. Hopefully you’ve heard others say, “Coming from you, it means a lot.” Be a person of value, and your words will mean more.
If you started your business because nobody else would hire you, you’ll have trouble getting others to follow you. Nobody is perfect, but get your act together. Work on you when nobody is looking. Keep your standards high, personally and professionally. Be impeccable with your word. Be a source of integrity and honor. When you speak, it will mean something.
Being a disciplined person who has their own life together earns you the right to challenge others to be their best.
PEOPLE CAN’T LIVE ON LOVE ALONE
Obviously, we’re not advocating everyone sitting around holding hands and singing “Kumbaya” all day. Love is not incongruent with high expectations, high performance, discipline and high standards. It’s for you to bring both and balance the two.
Some people need more of one and less of the other, and vice versa. People are different. Bring out the best in your team.
Love is high expectations.
Go, Al – keep running!