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Leadership Gone Awry

How does leadership go awry?

When you loose focus of your Why! In trainings I have done around the world, this one of the most popular reasons leaders share with me as to why they lost their way. I bet if you take a look back at your levels of success, and challenges, this might be the same reason for you too.

So how do you keep your personal leadership from going awry?

This is the power of a mastermind group, the power of an accountability team, coach or mentor. The best way is to make sure that you have people around you that are able to call you out on your actions and let you know that you are off the reservation. If you choose to have this, then there is a great chance that you will stay on course better.

If you choose to go it alone, then don't be surprised you don't recognize some of the destinations that you show up in.

What is an indicator that your leadership has gone awry as it relates to your team?

The first telltale sign is your volume begins to drop off. People are telling you they will get back on autoship next month, they just had some personal things to take care of this month. What they are saying in reality is that I'm not making any money and I have to figure out what I am going to do with this business. It may also translate into, No one has really taught me how to build my business in a way I can do.

Here is what I feel it translates to. The people on your team are starting to focus on the How of the business and not the Why. Maybe you didn't help them to get a clear "why" for their business, so not the only thing left is the how.

The last way leadership can go awry, is the most dangerous one of all.

Its when a leader takes on a dictator role, and those who are following don't like being dictated to or told what to do. This is most likely the #1 reason leadership falters. When that leaders thinks people should follow them because of who they are and what they have done. This is a recipe for disaster.

Make your leadership strong and focused, lead by example and help others to have more of what they want, and less of what they don't, and your leadership will always be strong.

Your friend and student,

Sean G Murphy http://www.seangmurphy.com

Sean G Murphy has over 20 years experience in sales and training. As a Professional Public Speaker, on topics of motivation, inspiration, accountability. He has been translated into 18 languages, and spoken live on stage in front of audiences in 15 countries.

Sean's main focus is to be a Better Dad and Husband, and to help others who want to have more of what they want and less of what they do not.

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