This is Why I'm Angry about Positive Leadership
It's ironic that I'm angry about Positive Leadership. Here's why...
1. People mistakenly think positive leadership is about rah rah and motivation but it's really about optimism, grit, and building great relationships
2. People roll their eyes when they hear the term Positive Leadership. They think it's soft, weak and annoying. The truth is Positive Leadership is about being mentally tough and delivering hard results
3. Positive Leadership gets a bad rap because people assume it's about Pollyanna thinking. But it's not about ignoring reality. It’s about maintaining optimism and belief
4. Too many people think you have to choose between positivity and winning. They think positivity may be a nice way to lead but it’s not a serious way to lead. The truth is you don’t have to choose. Positive Leadership leads to winning. It’s the way to lead if you want to win. Just ask the Los Angeles Dodgers and Rams. Clemson Football. The Miami Heat. Tampa Bay Lightning and many other teams I’ve worked with that embrace positive leadership and win.
5. Far too many think that Positive Leaders ignore the negative and pretend everything is positive. The truth is Positive Leaders are the ones who confront the negative
6. Critics assume Positive Leaders don’t hold people accountable
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7. So yes, I'm angry that Positive Leadership is discounted and frowned upon by those who have no idea what it’s truly about. If they gave it a chance, they would realize it's how great leaders lead and have led throughout history.
But I'm optimistic they will!
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Proven sales professional and leader with over 30 years experience in supply chain and logistics.
2yThis is good. #5 and #6 are spot on !!
Franchisee at Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen
2yLove this!
With 20+ years in the CPG industry, I thrive on building brands, creating efficient workflows and optimizing processes. Core competencies include strategic capability and independent initiative.
2y#5 and #6 - all of it!
CEO and Founder of 15ROUNDMENTALITY - Keynote Speaker, Expert in Coaching, Leadership, Sales, Culture, and Self Development-Husband-Father
2yThis is so real and so true Jon Gordon! Proud of you for displaying your true feelings! Managing with fear has been glorified over the years. But it takes a true leader to inspire,uplift, help bring the best version out in the people they lead! Servant Leadership!!!!