As a leader, ‘your people are a reflection of you. They watch you. They follow you. They measure you. They listen to you. If you want them to be dedicated to you, you have to be dedicated to them.’

‘When you gain respect, when you earn respect, your directions, your delegations, your goals, and your strategies become infinitely more transferable and implementable.’

‘Your people and their achievement are a direct reflection and a direct result of your attitude.’

‘If great attitudes are what you want from your people, then that is where you must start your personal process of great leaderships.’

‘If your mood is sour, and your words are harsh, what could you possibly expect from the people you work with.’

‘Discovering and defining your own leadership philosophy will help build your character, resilience, resolve, and self-confidence to lead, influence, and inspire others.’

‘Leaders encourage growth in others by challenging them to take new responsibility, encouraging them to succeed, and supporting them if they fail.’

‘To be a great leader of people– inspire them to follow you, not your rules.’

‘Your job is to stay in the groove. By staying in the groove, you set the example for your people to stay in the groove.’

‘Staying in the groove means dedicating and re-dedicating yourself to education, excellence, and enthusiasm by example.’

‘As a leader, your people want to perform for you. Your job is to coach them to a winning performance.’

Source:

Jeffrey Gitomer (2011). Little Book of Leadership: The 12.5 Strengths of Responsible, Reliable, Remarkable Leaders that Create Results, Rewards, and Resilience