Everyone can be successful, but being a successful leader is easier said than done. Most of the time, optimism fosters opportunity and productivity while pessimism destroys it. Perspective is everything when it comes to success. Unfortunately, leaders with a negative outlook poison others with their draining personality. However, a positive attitude is also contagious and can create a network of effective workers that get the job done. The two ingredients of effective leadership are a positive attitude and healthy relationship skills.
“Optimists overestimate their skills and their capacity to influence events. Buoyed by their unrealistic view of the world, they show great resiliency in the face of adversity” (Harari 86). Life is a series …show more content…
“You can issue all the memos and motivational speeches you want, but if the rest of the people in your organization don’t see you putting forth your best effort every single day, they won 't either” (Harari 19). Managers cannot simply bark out orders all day long, sit in a chair, and do nothing day after day and expect their employees to put forth their best effort. Their employees may be working, but not with as much zeal and energy as they could be. After seeing one’s dad mow the lawn to absolute perfection, one is much more likely to attempt to match his dad’s efforts in order to better himself and to not disappoint his father. The same goes for bosses and employees. Employees work harder when they know their boss works hard. In 1 Timothy 4:12, the Bible says to be an example in word, conversation, charity, spirit, faith, and purity. Leaders should lead by …show more content…
Results from a recent study show that students whose work was criticized or praised improved 4 times as much as those whose work was ignored (Harari 51). Humans are social creatures who need and value communication. If leaders want to be successful, they cannot be afraid to point out the mistakes of their employees. One’s words should improve upon silence. Words can condemn and justify and should be used accordingly to provide grace to those who hear (King James Bible, Eph. 4:29 and Matt. 12:37). Leaders should be honest in their relationships, communicate effectively and say what needs to be said. “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver” (Pro.
“Optimists overestimate their skills and their capacity to influence events. Buoyed by their unrealistic view of the world, they show great resiliency in the face of adversity” (Harari 86). Life is a series …show more content…
“You can issue all the memos and motivational speeches you want, but if the rest of the people in your organization don’t see you putting forth your best effort every single day, they won 't either” (Harari 19). Managers cannot simply bark out orders all day long, sit in a chair, and do nothing day after day and expect their employees to put forth their best effort. Their employees may be working, but not with as much zeal and energy as they could be. After seeing one’s dad mow the lawn to absolute perfection, one is much more likely to attempt to match his dad’s efforts in order to better himself and to not disappoint his father. The same goes for bosses and employees. Employees work harder when they know their boss works hard. In 1 Timothy 4:12, the Bible says to be an example in word, conversation, charity, spirit, faith, and purity. Leaders should lead by …show more content…
Results from a recent study show that students whose work was criticized or praised improved 4 times as much as those whose work was ignored (Harari 51). Humans are social creatures who need and value communication. If leaders want to be successful, they cannot be afraid to point out the mistakes of their employees. One’s words should improve upon silence. Words can condemn and justify and should be used accordingly to provide grace to those who hear (King James Bible, Eph. 4:29 and Matt. 12:37). Leaders should be honest in their relationships, communicate effectively and say what needs to be said. “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver” (Pro.