They Are Watching You

I read a great quote this week by Warren Bennis. You may have heard it: “A leader doesn’t just get the message across—a leader is the message.”

This quote serves as a powerful lesson and reminder for us. As leaders, our actions speak louder than words.

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Recall the five aspects of all great leaders:

  1. Giving clear direction.
  2. Providing the necessary tools.
  3. Letting go of the vine.
  4. Acting with the greater good in mind.
  5. Taking Clarity Breaks.

This quote addresses and exemplifies the fourth aspect: acting with the greater good in mind.

I urge you to do a checkup on yourself as a leader. Are you the model of how you want your people to act, be and do? Another way of asking it is, are you walking the talk? Are you being the living example of your core values, your purpose and your desired culture with your actions, behaviors, words and decisions?

They are watching you. As go you, so go they.

Take a few minutes and ponder: Are you walking the talk?

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Gino Wickman

Gino Wickman is the founder of EOS Worldwide and the creator of EOS, a proven system that has helped over 200,000 companies gain vision, traction, and team health. A lifelong entrepreneur, Gino took over his family business at 25, turned it around, and later sold it before dedicating his life to helping other entrepreneurs get everything they want from their businesses. He’s the founder of EOS Worldwide, author of bestsellers including Traction, Rocket Fuel, and The EOS Life, and continues to teach, speak, and write to empower leaders around the world. Learn More About Gino

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