John Rawlings’ Post

As our company is planning for next year, we are focusing on leadership. What it means to you and your beliefs. We were asked to either reference a famous quote on leadership or create one. At this late stage of my career, I wanted to reflect on what I wanted from a leader and what it means to me to lead. I hope I have dreamed big, dared to do and inspired others along the way. "True leadership is the art of inspiring action. It's about kindling the fire within oneself and then using that spark to ignite the passions of others. Let's dare to dream, dare to do, and dare to inspire." Share with me what you believe leadership is and what has inspired you.

Leadership isn't just about guiding others; it's about inspiring them. But how do we truly inspire? It starts with vulnerability. Sharing our failures as openly as our successes creates a relatable narrative that encourages others to persevere and grow. In the heart of leadership, personal stories of resilience transform abstract concepts into tangible examples of courage and determination. This fosters an environment where trust is built, and true inspiration can flourish. Let's lead by example, showing that strength often comes from the most human moments of vulnerability. Together, we can redefine what it means to inspire.

Our working environment has changed. \ Have you adapted your leadership style accordingly? Today, leadership hinges on the ability to influence people to see a vision for the future, and empower them to achieve common goals and purpose. \ This is the new power of competence.

Lead with empathy, learn from everyone and get them on the bus. People don't resist change, they resist being changed. The majority of people couldn't care less about the changes you are implementing, they only care about what matters to them. You have to get into everybodies minds individually. What's the size and scale of the resistance? 20% onboard, 60% aren't bothered, 20% resist, focus on the top 20% and the rest will follow. It's finding the top 20......... Essentially, everyone is different it's tough to get them all onboard. Leadership recognition is paramount, without the celebration people will believe they are doing badly.

Effective leadership begins with knowing who you are. Self-awareness isn’t a one-time exercise; it’s a continual process of refining your strengths and addressing your blind spots. As you build this foundation, you model the resilience your team needs to see. Lead with clarity and purpose, and inspire others to do the same. Your influence will expand as you become a leader who truly understands both self and others.

😀Leadership is the ability to inspire, influence, and guide individuals or a group towards a common goal.👍 It involves setting a clear vision, motivating others,😱 making decisions, and ensuring progress is made towards the desired outcome.🤚 Effective leadership often encompasses traits such as communication, empathy, accountability, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Good leaders not only lead by example but also empower those around them to reach their full potential.💡💡💡

Good leaders have the remarkable ability to transform the potential within their people into reality. They inspire and motivate, not by demanding excellence, but by nurturing it. True leadership is about empowering others to discover their strengths, fostering an environment where growth is not just encouraged but inevitable. By believing in the capabilities of their team, good leaders create a ripple effect of confidence and competence. They understand that their legacy is not measured by their own achievements, but by the success and development of those they lead. In making others better, they make the world better, leaving a lasting impact that transcends their own time and influence.

Remember, you hired them for their skills, so let them shine. You trust them because you have fostered a culture of valuing ideas and collaboration; let them make mistakes. Your job as a leader is to facilitate opportunities and encourage your team to rise to them—let them take the credit for the wins and the work. By freely giving these things to your team, YOU will become legendary through their greatness. They will become legendary through your leadership. It's a cycle.

Let's talk about kindness and leadership! Good, kind leadership is a transformative force. It is the courage to lead with empathy, the strength to inspire through integrity, and the wisdom to uplift others over oneself. True leadership doesn’t command respect, it earns it by nurturing trust, cultivating growth, and showing that power is not about dominance but service. It’s in the kindness that empowers and the vision that includes, proving that leading with compassion is not a weakness- it’s the ultimate strength. Have a great week! For more info what we can do for YOU, send us a DM

“𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩. 𝘛𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯.” - Earl Nightingale The essence of leadership is helping people feel connected, empowered, and valued. By treating each person—from the janitorial staff to the C-Suite—as though they are a VIP, you will radically transform both their experience and yours. You will unlock new levels of potential and achieve greater long-term results. What does this look like? 👀 - 𝗕𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 when speaking with them. - 𝗕𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 instead of pushing your own. - 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 for their contributions, no matter how small. - 𝗔𝗰𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, recognizing their unique strengths and qualities. When we elevate others, we elevate ourselves. True leadership is about making every person feel like they matter. 🤔 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶?