Dr. Linne Bourget's What You Say Is What You Get® Positive Leadership Blog August 2019--Five Keys to Leaders’ Standing Out As Winners,The Dance of Lead and Follow

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August 2019--Five Keys to Leaders’ Standing Out As Winners...The Dance of Lead 

and Follow, How It Relates to Executive Success

Recently I attended and danced at a convention featuring professional and amateur competitions 
in swing, country and ballroom dance.  I danced with both amateur and professional leaders, 
and watched amateur and professional competitions and performances. 

I had a front row seat right on the edge of the floor, so saw everything up close. Dancing with 
and watching the pros inspired me to up-level my dancing too!

For Leaders:
What were the most powerful differences between the pros and amateurs? 
What sets the pros apart in their dancing, competition and performances?
These are the top 5 keys that stood out boldly:

1. They give more of themselves, putting out much more positive energy, enthusiasm, and smiles.
 Research shows that this  works better for business leaders also, especially for motivating 
 higher performance and retaining great talent.

2. Their moves are stronger and more expansive...they use more of the floor! In business, this means 
going for more growth and expansion, knowing they have the skills and technique to do so successfully. 
I enjoy dancing with pros as they are not afraid to move out and know how to do so!

3.They can change directions from one move to another much faster and more cleanly and 
precisely. In business, leading nimble change is essential for success in the turbulent global market.

4. They challenge themselves more, doing more advanced moves requiring greater co-ordination, skill,
 technique and strength.Where amateurs did one or two spins, pros did 6 or 8 spins, or more! 
(Although I did not compete, I can do 8 fast spins.) They can do this because they all keep training with other top professionals to increase their skills!  
They invest in themselves for greater success.

5.The connection between leader and follower(executive and employee) was much better...they were 
much more tuned into each other for the fast complex moves that determine whether or not they win.  
This is an exact parallel to what executives are facing now in the global market.

Both leaders and followers and the quality of connection between them were crucial for success.  
The best male pro placed second because his partner was not following at his level even though 
they live in the same city and dance together all the time.

The couple who won had the best leader and follow connection and I saw them correct before making mistakes. His partner amplified his leadership and improved their dances too! She matched him 
very well even though they live in different cities and do not dance together all the time.

Ask Yourself:

How well do you lead with these 5 keys, based on your strengths?

“If you cannot lead your own strengths, how can you lead others’ strengths?” Dr. Linne’s Positive Power Quote

If I interviewed your employees, how would they rate you on these 5 keys?
How often do you invest in your leadership skill to improve in these 5 keys?

"The greatest challenge is taking complete responsibility for your own greatness." 
Dr. Linne's Power Quote

Great leaders invest in their ongoing development to lead more positively and powerfully
from their own strengths and greatness. How about you? We are here to help!

Wishing you peace and prosperity!! 
I appreciate your positive leadership! 
Dr. Linne
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