The book ‘Start with Why” by Simon Sinek illustrated many great examples and stories showing the differences between leaders feared by their man and those who lead through motivation. It brought up various ideas regarding how one can become a leader by first questioning “WHY”, how one can motivate and inspire others to contribute to the organization.
The Japanese car assembly line relates closely to the SAF Leadership Competency Model (LCM) mission competency, “We make sure it fits when we design it”. I feel that it brings out an excellent viewpoint with regards to how leaders should plan for their mission. When the intentions and objectives of the mission are focused and the right decisions are made, the desired outcome is achieved. Execution …show more content…
“Great leaders and organizations are good at seeing what most of us can’t see.” This sentence articulates that leaders should have the foresight and the courage to pursue their goals. There will be situations where a leader will stand up and say “instead of this, let us try that”. This shows that the leader has the courage to take a different step from the usual customs and traditions. By having a clear vision in mind, it describes how a leader will react in different situations. This is known as, according to the book, “Discipline of HOW”. Giving the best in what you do and proving to people what you said is correct is known as “Consistency of WHAT’’. By combining both, a leader will have a balance in the golden circle. Telling people what your product is about does not necessarily convince them, but by telling them what your beliefs and why you do it gives a greater level of conviction. By critically thinking through the “why” using creative thinking and ethical reasoning, you can convince people of your cause. This is what all leaders should practice. With Conceptual thinking in mind, we adopt the skills of critical, creative and ethical reasoning. “Communicate clearly and …show more content…
He explained how both fear and inspiration are great tools in influencing human behaviors. I believe inspiring men to achieve their fullest potential is better and more important than creating an unproductive and fearful environment. For example, when certain errors or mistakes are made, punishment may be necessary. However, what matters to me is whether my men understand the rationale of the punishment. If the unjust feelings are harbored in them, then I have failed my role as a SAF leader because, without the ‘WHY’, there will not be any relationship between the punishment and the wrongdoings, and without this relationship all there is left is manipulation and lack of inspiration. I condemn such anion, similar to what the book says ‘Manipulation lead to transactions, not loyalty”. Hence, I see “Loyalty” as a direct result of my ability to develop my people, my team, and thereon improving the organization by building this exquisite sense of belonging in everyone. Building trust is often the key to a successful organization. This will thereby form the culture of the team. The power of trust comes when you know the person next to you shares the same beliefs and we would fight for the same cause without question. This will lead to a heightened productivity of the team because everyone is working towards the same result. For instance, I can be assured when I work with my
The Japanese car assembly line relates closely to the SAF Leadership Competency Model (LCM) mission competency, “We make sure it fits when we design it”. I feel that it brings out an excellent viewpoint with regards to how leaders should plan for their mission. When the intentions and objectives of the mission are focused and the right decisions are made, the desired outcome is achieved. Execution …show more content…
“Great leaders and organizations are good at seeing what most of us can’t see.” This sentence articulates that leaders should have the foresight and the courage to pursue their goals. There will be situations where a leader will stand up and say “instead of this, let us try that”. This shows that the leader has the courage to take a different step from the usual customs and traditions. By having a clear vision in mind, it describes how a leader will react in different situations. This is known as, according to the book, “Discipline of HOW”. Giving the best in what you do and proving to people what you said is correct is known as “Consistency of WHAT’’. By combining both, a leader will have a balance in the golden circle. Telling people what your product is about does not necessarily convince them, but by telling them what your beliefs and why you do it gives a greater level of conviction. By critically thinking through the “why” using creative thinking and ethical reasoning, you can convince people of your cause. This is what all leaders should practice. With Conceptual thinking in mind, we adopt the skills of critical, creative and ethical reasoning. “Communicate clearly and …show more content…
He explained how both fear and inspiration are great tools in influencing human behaviors. I believe inspiring men to achieve their fullest potential is better and more important than creating an unproductive and fearful environment. For example, when certain errors or mistakes are made, punishment may be necessary. However, what matters to me is whether my men understand the rationale of the punishment. If the unjust feelings are harbored in them, then I have failed my role as a SAF leader because, without the ‘WHY’, there will not be any relationship between the punishment and the wrongdoings, and without this relationship all there is left is manipulation and lack of inspiration. I condemn such anion, similar to what the book says ‘Manipulation lead to transactions, not loyalty”. Hence, I see “Loyalty” as a direct result of my ability to develop my people, my team, and thereon improving the organization by building this exquisite sense of belonging in everyone. Building trust is often the key to a successful organization. This will thereby form the culture of the team. The power of trust comes when you know the person next to you shares the same beliefs and we would fight for the same cause without question. This will lead to a heightened productivity of the team because everyone is working towards the same result. For instance, I can be assured when I work with my