Leaders Ought to Know: 11 Ground Rules for Common Sense Leadership

Too many organizations hold the common, shortsighted assumptionthat promoting an employee into a leadership position will, byosmosis, result in this person becoming a competent leader. Peoplefail to define what is expected of their organizational leaders,and then claim to be surprised when these newly tapped leadersdon’t deliver. However, there are some things every leader ought toknow before they take the reins, and fortunately, these keyleadership principles can be learned.

From Phillip Van Hooser, leadership development advisor tohundreds of top U.S. companies, Leaders Ought to Knowteaches all leaders—newly promoted, mid-level, orexecutives—eleven common sense, universal ground rules that”leaders ought to know” if they intend to lead with purpose,confidence, and effectiveness. By examining real-world examples ofthe dos and don’ts of leadership, executives and managers will gainpractical strategies to transform the way they lead theiremployees. This comprehensive leadership development guide explainsproven leadership concepts, including how to earn an employee’srespect, the critical importance of truth-telling, a practicalstrategy for making impactful decisions, and ultimately how to betaken seriously as a leader. Learn how to do more of the rightthings, while avoiding the common leadership mistakes that trip upso many.

Instill in yourself, and your managers and executives, theprinciples of great leadership, including how to:

• Take responsibility for your choice to lead
• Know your followers’ expectations of you and how to exceedthose expectations
• Discover the wants and needs that motivate your followers
• Gain respect by exhibiting consistent behaviors, qualitydecision-making, and a willingness to interact with others
• Communicate difficult truths in an appropriate manner
• And much more practical, timely information for leaders!

Growth-oriented businesses require leaders who generate profitswhile improving employee performance and retention. Make sure youbuild a sustainable leadership approach to ensure success for yourindividual leaders—and your organization.

Too many organizations hold the common, shortsighted assumption that promoting an employee into a leadership position will, by osmosis, result in this person becoming a competent leader. People fail to define what is expected of their organizational leaders, and then claim to be surprised when these newly tapped leaders don’t deliver. However, there are some things every leader ought to know before they take the reins, and fortunately, these key leadership principles can be learned.

From Phillip Van Hooser, leadership development advisor to hundreds of top U.S. companies, Leaders Ought to Know teaches all leaders—newly promoted, mid-level, or executives—eleven common sense, universal ground rules that “leaders ought to know” if they intend to lead with purpose, confidence, and effectiveness.By examining real-world examples of the dos and don’ts of leadership, executives and managers will gain practical strategies to transform the way they lead their employees. This comprehensive leadership development guide explains proven leadership concepts, including how to earn an employee’s respect, the critical importance of truth-telling, a practical strategy for making impactful decisions, and ultimately how to be taken seriously as a leader. Learn how to do more of the right things, while avoiding the common leadership mistakes that trip up so many.

Instill in yourself, and your managers and executives, the principles of great leadership, including how to:

• Take responsibility for your choice to lead
• Know your followers’ expectations of you and how to exceed those expectations
• Discover the wants and needs that motivate your followers
• Gain respect by exhibiting consistent behaviors, quality decision-making, and willingness to interact with others
• Communicate difficult truths in an appropriate manner
• And much more practical, timely information for leaders!

Growth-oriented businesses require leaders who generate profits while improving employee performance and retention. Make sure you build a sustainable leadership approach to ensure success for your individual leaders—and your organization.