Did you know that the same abilities that are used in survival situations are the

same skills needed for effective leadership? The US Army uses

the word SURVIVAL as a mnemonic device to help your troops and leaders

remember the correct actions under fire. Visionary Leadership:

*S: Evaluate the situation*. Survivors know that they need to survey their surroundings before acting. Today’s successful leaders

you need to do the same. Unfortunately I have seen too many newly promoted

managers, so eager to prove themselves, immediately start making

changes before careful business/organizational analysis. The result:

A disruption to customers and employees and often a negative one.

consequences for the organization. Always carry out Intel, before

offer an opinion or direction.

*U: *Undue Haste Makes Waste:* A partner of S in Survival with

an additional rule relating to crisis situations. Did you know that

Does the IQ of an angry or emotional person drop 50%? How many leaders can

afford to lose so much mental power in decision making? Rule of

Thumb: Never make a business decision while in an emotionally charged situation.

status and that includes addressing employees when under

pressure or under fire.

*A: Remember where you are: *Always check that your decisions and

actions are in accordance with your organization’s mission statements,

key business values ​​and objectives. Ask yourself on a regular basis.

“Is this the best use of my time to achieve the overall goal

organization’s mission and strategic objectives?” If the answer is no,

rethink the task. It takes discipline for a leader to stay on point

and not get lost in the jungle. Remember, the best way to be found in

the desert is to focus on not getting lost in the first place.

Vision and clear objectives are the key.

*V: Overcome fear and panic: *An animal that runs is a vulnerable animal.

Do you know leaders and managers who run around the office doing

everyone crazy? Do they see themselves as a leader who is cool and calm in a

crisis? I do not think so. Here is a simple communication rule to improve

your leadership credibility rating. People who speak slower and wait 2

3 seconds to respond are considered much more credible. * *Use the

“The power of the pause in your favor”. If you find yourself cutting

people in the middle of a sentence or running frantically in response

to pressure, both are warning signs to slow down and take a break!

*I: Improvise: *Is it solution oriented or problem focused? from today

Successful leaders recognize that they won’t always have the perfect world.

and they quickly became known as the McGuivers in their organization.

The question is: are you a source or destination leader? a go to

leader, presents a solution for each problem presented.

leader complains about his lack of resources. You are the judge of what

category your organization would put you in.

*V: Value Living: *I have met the brightest people who are

unfortunately bad managers because they know little about those

around you that make things happen. If you value the life of your

employees, they will value their association with you.

*A*: *Acts like the natives: *Recognizes that empathy and finding common ground

ground with customers, employees, colleagues and senior management are

the key to their survival. Walking in as a tourist, telling the

natives what you do in their country will not earn you points in any camp.

*L: Learn something new*—–Every day! today’s successful leader

it needs to be an information and learning machine. Stay up to date better

practices, new consumer trends, competitors and yes, even pop culture.

Your adaptability to the ever-changing conditions of life is the key to

your survival Have you ever met someone who talks about the good old days?

Most likely they are not survivors of the leadership!

Rosemary Rein, is the author of GO Wild! Go BIG! training seminars

Leadership and Customer Service. http://www.gowildgogreat.com, delivering keynote presentations and

1-day seminars in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

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