Many high-achieving leaders are disciplined about setting goals. Whether the process is formal or informal, the objective is the same: achieving meaningful results.
Most people focus primarily on the tasks and activities required to reach those goals. That approach makes sense and is often effective.
Leadership behaviors spread quickly through organizations — sometimes in productive ways, and sometimes in destructive ones.
When people think about improving at work, they usually focus on acquiring new skills. Far less attention is given to the behaviors, habits, or attitudes that should be eliminated.
Team members rely on each other. When everyone follows through on their commitments, the results can be exceptional. But when one person fails to hold up his or her end of the bargain, the domino effect can be swift and damaging.
If your organization is team-based, it’s your responsibility as a leader to ensure those teams function effectively. There’s little room for prima donnas, lone rangers, or chronic slackers. No matter how talented they may be, they weaken the team when they operate in isolation or refuse to support others.