When it comes to business, a true leader does not have to delegate.
Instead, his or her team will provide the ideas for the specific task at hand.
However, danger quickly develops when people who believe they are a
leader are still learning how to become one, like a third string quarterback,
or are simply fooling themselves. Being a leader is much like being pregnant –
you either are or you are not.
Of course, a leader still has to improve. Once they are a leader, they
won’t necessarily always be a leader.
A leader isn’t perfect, nor is becoming one the last stop on a train
ride. It’s something a true leader continues to work and improve upon each day.
So – what makes a leader a leader?
1.
Experience
2.
Learning
from mistakes
3.
Never
being satisfied with oneself – always improving.
Of course, these three points only look at the internal aspects of
becoming, or maintaining the status of being, a leader. This is only half the
battle.
What happens when you win half the battle? At best you survive – but
most likely (and sooner than one might expect) you crash and burn. Loose. Fail.
Die
The mark of a good manager is what happens when the manager is not
looking. The mark of a good leader is the fact that all those who come in
contact with a leader feel touched, moved and inspired by the interaction.
A leader motivates, trains, helps, talks at eye level – never down, pays
attention to verbal and the non-verbal. A leader leads. A Leader shouts
positives and whisper negatives.
A Leader knows recognizing a problem is the first step in solving the
problem and their approach will determine 99% of the outcome.
Anything else is like calling the color Blue, Red…you can call it one
color – but it is always another.
How an individual responds to situations will determine whether they
are a worthy leader.
When it comes to the transformation into being a leader, you are not until
you are and someday, (regarding leadership) you may not be again. Do you remember
Blockbuster, Compaq, Borders Books, and the many more companies with proven
(temporary) leadership?
Then – once there is a commitment for internal development (self) and
people will “run-through-a-wall” for the Leader, then competition must be
considered.
To gain a competitive advantage a Leader must define operational
excellence and then raise the bar on continual bases.
The reason a leader exists is to beat the competition. This can only be
done as a team, that is highly motivated and, like the Leader, is consistently
developing. A Leaders job is to build self-confidence in his or her
people.
A Leader also has to make the tough calls. There is no such thing as
expenses, only investments. The
role of a Leader is to determine if the investment will yield a positive or
negative return. A Leader needs to be rigorous and not ruthless. For a Leader
“brought into” a new environment this action will initially create high
turnover, but within a short period of time will create extremely low turnover
and dedication
Leaders know Packard’s Law, written by David Packard: “If growth rate
and revenue outpaces growth rate and people, you will not, and in fact cannot,
build a great company.”
Leadership starts with the self. Also like any great structure requires
a solid foundation, a leader develop culture and adapts the culture and the
company develops.
Here at ORPICAL our name literally is the foundation we will be a great
company on.
What We Stand For:
Optimistic –
We expect the best outcome for our employees and clients.
Respect –
The consistent consideration of all we encounter in a courteous manner.
Passion –
Engaging enthusiasm for the positive wellbeing of people, opportunities
and our planet.
Integrity –
To be known as individuals and a company of scrupulous integrity.
Curiosity –
Be a company that is always eager to teach, learn and grow.
Altruistic –
As a profitable company we
will have the capital to be devoted to the welfare of others.
Loyalty –
Steadfast adherence to our commitments and what we stand for as a united
company.
At ORPICAL we help companies of all sizes increase sales while cutting
operational costs. All of our services are performance based. Therefore we need
Leaders to ensure our performance exceeds expectations of clients and maximizes
earning potential for all.
