Do You Have the Right Stuff
Do You Have the Right Stuff
By Dr. Edwin C. Weaver
December 2008
Many of your will remember that over 14 months ago I was warning people about the impending collapse which has transpired on us. I warned that companies needed true management and true leaders in place. That is still true.
Though the times are rough they will get worse. Your company's survival depends on getting true managers and even more important true leaders in place as rapidly as possible.
True leadership can weather the storm that is about to hit the corporate world. Only a true leader will be able to keep the people going and producing.
During times of stress and depression the spirit of even the employed worker will become disheartened and demoralized. That is where the vision, charisma and enthusiasm of a true leader will have its best effect.
Don't look at the CV, look at the person. Education may be a downfall at this point. You need a leader and that is not always taught in the institutes of higher learning. As the latest report from Wharton School of Business says, people do not trust the corporate giants. You need a change.
Now I am not an Obamanite, but we need a change. We need to start at the down and work down. We need a true leader at the head of the company and an allow him/her to rally his/her supporters and eliminate the other.
Sounds cruel? Perhaps, but in the near future it will be survival of the fittest. Where does you company stand??
I have been training people for close to 30 years; through 2 recessions and my most profitable times were the recessions. If you can inspire the people to follow you, you can accomplish miracles. And that is exactly what many companies need right now, a miracle.
During the 'good time' people are happy and do not need inspiration. Their only concern is keeping up with the Jones. Now, for most people, there is a new experience, a recession and not just a recession, but a deep hard recession. Most employees have never had to weather a true recession. Their parents saw the late 70's and early 80's but most of our employees were just children, they have no experience in this matter.
That makes the need of a true leader even more important. Remember, don't look at the CV and do not look at the age, look at the person. Even a young person, who has not experienced a recession, can lead people out of it. Look at the person.
Once you have found the right person, you may need to dig out some of your retired leadership to mentor and help this person take charge. They should not try to take over or oppose, only guide this person. If you do not have any good retirees who can help out, you will need to find a good leadership development group. Not your run of the mill canned seminars and workshops; you need true hands on development.
So why are you still reading this article? Get going! Time is ticking away and everyday a new calamity arises.
If you need help, you can contact Dr. Weaver at www.uniqueleaders.org
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