Isaac Newton's third law of motion states, "For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction." Translating this logic to organizational dynamics, "The actions of one person will cause reactions in others." This is especially true when the first person serves as a leader. This common sense underscores the importance of a key leadership concept: Be deliberate.
Deliberateness is especially important for new leaders. Why? Simple: A leader who isn't deliberate will likely not remain a leader long.
So what does a deliberate leader do? Admittedly short of an exhaustive list, the following 12 descriptors provide a deep and unshakable foundation. A deliberate leader …
1. Prioritizes well. When a leader views everything as imperative, nothing will be important. This applies to a leader's own workload as well as the entire organization. Model this well by saying "no" and sticking to it.
2. Remains available. Stay behind closed doors ...
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