LEADERSHIP X COACHING …providing 4X4 leadership

Haven’t we put the cart before the horse? We tend to say “these are the things I need to become a good leader. When I get them right, I will be a good leader.”

Why not put the horse in front of the cart by rather saying: “What kind of leader do I want to be?” – and then be that leader. Think about it. Don’t you already know deep down what that means, even if you haven’t verbalised it? Let’s make it easier for you. Do you want to be an inspiring or uninspiring leader? A leader who bases their decisions on values and principles or one who responds opportunistically to events as they arise? An effective leader or a popular person?

I am sure you have a whole list of attributes to add to these. Maybe it helps to list the attributes, especially...