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Leading by Example

There is the boss who tells everyone that Health and Safety is of paramount importance to the company, but doesn’t turn up to the Health and Safety meetings because they are “too busy”. There is the Financial Director, who recommends cost cutting during the recession, but then takes delivery of a new BMW. There is the Team Leader who barks at people for poor housekeeping, who whose own work area is a disgrace.

Are you one of these people?

All leaders need followers. Leaders need followers who are motivated, committed and engaged in the direction that the organisation, function or team is headed, to be successful. Followers will look to the actions of their leader as a sign of what their leader truly believes. When they see a lack of integrity, double standards, and a “do as I say not as I do” approach, then they loose faith, confidence and trust in that person. Why should anyone trust a leader who talks about one thing but does another?

Leading by example is a fundamental pre-cursor to successful leadership. As someone once said, people will forget what you said, people may forget what you do, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Make sure that your leadership behaviour makes your staff feel engaged, inspired, motivated and committed – they will never forget you!