On mirrors

Dear Leader
More and more, it becomes crucial to reflect.
To see what you stand for, rather than what you oppose.
To see where you're going, rather than where you're coming from.
To understand that humility and pride are the cornerstones of greatness.
And we need greatness more than ever.
The greatness that comes from reflection and realization:
I can contribute.
While you reflect, look in the mirror - that's the person whose going to make the greatest difference in your life.
That's what mirrors are for.
Kind Regards
Your reflection

Answers

Dear Leader,
Please don't have all the answers.
We want to answer some questions ourselves.
Regards
Your team.

Hand written

Dear Leader
In a digital world, do some personal stuff.
Write a letter or a postcard.
Your handwriting shows you care.
Regards
A Scribbler

Keep it simple

Dear Leader,
In a world full of clutter, you need to find the clues.
The clues will tell you what's crucial.
Then do that.
In an Attention Deficit world, it's not easy.
So ask yourself, how much time do I spend on what's clutter, what's clues and what's crucial.
And find the balance.
Good Luck
It's not easy.
Your Friend
Choice

Music and Mastery

Dear Leader
So what's the "unheard" music like in your workplace?
Is there resonance or dissonance?
Remember, you need to keep the place in tune.
Good luck
A Composer

Pause

Dear Leader,
The race is on.
The Rat Race.
So, pause and look around you...
Then decide where you're running.
It's good to check on your destination every now and then...
It matters.
It gives direction.
Your friend
True North

Play the game

Dear Leader
Remember you are not a referee, not a judge, and not a policeman.
You are part of the game.
Part of the team.
A crucial part.
Go, Play.
Regards
A Teammate

Money

Dear Leader,
Make sure that you or your people don't pay too much for money.
It's not worth it.
Regards
A Rich Man

On Caring

Dear Leader,
I'm so glad you care.
Just testing:
What's the cleaner's name?
How many kids does she/he have?
What are there names?
Just wondering
Regards
Someone who cares

When to handle problems

Dear Leader
David Alan says it best:
Handle problems (issues) when they SHOW UP, not when they BLOW UP.
So what has shown up?
Regards
The Bomb Squad

Why

Dear Leader,
Make sure people know WHY they do what they do.
One of your biggest duties is to ensure people understand the context.
If you wonder why,
It's a good start.
Regards
A Wandering Wonderer

Swich off to tune in...

Dear Leader
Remember to switch off your technology (cellphone, computer etc) if you really want to "tune in" to your people.
When you are on-line for others, you are off-line for your employees.
So, switch off, tune in. (When it's necessary, which may be more than you think)
It matters.
Regards
A Listener

On appointments

Dear Leader
Try to always appoint someone who is better than you.
It shows how good you really are!
Regards
A Friend

Positions and Leading

Position does not determine whether someone leads...
We all LEAD Lives...
Some people have been leading from difficult positions, yet they inspired...
Nelson Mandela led from a prison cell.
Where are you leading from.
Whereto are you taking your life?
Go ahead, lead on.
Your Friend
A Writer of life stories

A commandment

Dear Leader,
Don't always do unto others as you would have them do unto you...
Do unto others as they would have done unto them.
What matters to you may not matter to them...And what matters to them may not matter to you.
But it should.
Take care,
Your Friend
Commandment

In Spire

Dear Leader,
Ever noticed the IN in INSPIRE.
You can do what you want, but if people don't feel it "IN" them, they will not be inspired.
So, talk to the HEART when you want to In-Spire.
Forget facts and figures sometimes, they are important, but so are dreams and wishes.
Work on both,
And they will be in-spired.
Kind Regards
Your Friend
Inspiration

When anger is good

Dear Leader,
South Africa was playing a crucial rugby match against their arch-rivals Nieu Zealand. In the previous game, which South Africa lost, their captain, John Smith, was injured. He had to return to South Africa. He was furious. The reason was - he could not play in the next game - and he believed they would win...on a field where South Africa had never won. He wanted to be part of that victory. The team were hungry to win.
And they did.
Because even though he was absent, his anger showed that he really believed the team would win.
And it's all about believing in the team.
Regards
A Coach

Mindful of the future

Dear Leader
What are the characteristics of future leaders?
1) Know what it's all about (your field, your discipline).
2) Be Creative.
3) Bring together things that seem to be apart .
4) Respect others.
5) Remember the importance of values and ethics.
Regards
Your Friend
Futurethinker

Fun...

Dear Leader,
Remember the fun we had as children?
Are your people having fun?
It's funny, but sometimes it's worth more than money.
Your Friend,
Play

Conducting Leadership

Dear Leader

Ever noticed that great leaders are like the conductors of an orchestra?

They bring out the best in the different players...

And they have their back towards the audience.

Even more...

When there is applause, they indicate that it should be given to the players (orechestra).

Keep Conducting.

Your Friend,

Classical Composition