“The Power of Leadership”

Last “Thought” for this week from Guest author, Mick Koster of Strategic Partners, Inc.  If you enjoy Mick’s “Thoughts” or are in Non-Profit leadership yourself, you might enjoy his BLOG located at http://mickkoster.wordpress.com. 

“If Horses Could Vote . . .”

One of the most difficult situations to manage, for a leader, is the ability to guide your employees through periods of significant change.  No matter what you try, it seems, at least some people will strongly resist the goals you’re trying to accomplish.

When contemplating instances of significant change, I’m thankful that horses were never given the opportunity to vote.  Because if they did; the automobile would never have been created.

Change is inevitable.  People can choose to embrace, ignore it, or resist it. And if employees are ever given the opportunity to “vote” for change, they likely will resist it. This is only human nature, but doesn’t make much horse-sense, either.

As a leader of people, you are ultimately responsible for achieving results.  If this requires significant change, so be it.  Resistance by others is natural.  Embrace their reservations, strive to overcome them, yet remember that ultimately the only “vote” that matters is your own.

“Sometimes those who need it the most are inclined the least.” – Jim Rohn

Have a great day!

Shawn

Russ M. Miller, LLIF – Chairman & CEO
Performance Institute (Human Capital Development)
Global CEO Academy (Management Training)
Sunny Hong Zhang – Managing Partner – China
Shawn M. Miller – Managing Partner – USA

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