Be the "change you want to see" leader

​This week I wanted to devote some time to leaders, I understand you may not all be a leader at work, but there will be elements of leadership in your world. Maybe you are a parent or part of a group or club and have responsibilities within. If not maybe it'll give you inspiration or maybe just some behaviors to watch out for over the next week.

In this weeks tip, I will offer 10 statements leaders can use with their team members to get the best results for the betterment of the employees and the business. In fact, I would suggest if leaders were to merely think some of these, before engaging with employees, they might affect the personal change that would facilitate a better outcome for their relationships.

Many leaders (or parents) will recognize that much of their time is spent firefighting or struggling to get the job done in the allotted time, with a team that is content to go the extra mile when needed sometimes. They likely find they are unable to devote the time they need to long-term planning, taking stock of the big picture, surveying alternative methods, or even really understanding the needs of the employees (children) to fully understand what it takes to have a fully functioning team.


One of the areas that are critical to creating a fully functioning team is how you are perceived as the leader, the way you lead, and the way you model the required values, ethics, attitudes, and behaviors. It is fair to add that as a parent I can also see how these statements can also be used at home

With this I love this quote from John Quincy Adams, he was the politician who once said "try and fail, but don't fail to try" however for the purposed of today's tip I prefer his quote:

" If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader."

With that in mind, let us see if this week, you can inspire others with any of these statements that can be integrated into your week this week.

This week's EDGE Coaching tip of the week is "Be the change you wish to see"

The statements for you to use or think about.

1. I am ready to sit next to you rather than across from you
2. I am willing to put the problem in front of us rather than between us(or sliding it towards you)
3. I am ready to listen, ask questions, and accept that I may not fully understand the issue
4. I want to acknowledge what you do well, instead of picking apart your mistakes
5. I recognize your strengths and how you can use them to address your challenges
6. I can hold you accountable without shaming or blaming you
7. I am willing to own my part
8. I can genuinely thank you for your efforts, rather than criticizing you for your failings
9. I can talk about how resolving these challenges will lead to your growth and opportunity
10. I can model the vulnerability and openness that I expect to see from you

I hope you find space in your week to reflect on these statements and as always let me know your thoughts or even if there are others I should add. Leave you comments below