What leaders (should) DO: have the perfect attitude

by Miki Saxon

Have you ever wondered what the perfect attitude for a leader is? Not just a top dog leader, but for any person who aspires to lead and, for that matter, every person who lives and breaths.

I recognize it when I see it, know when I’m doing it, and can explain it when I’m coaching, but I’ve never seen it so perfectly boiled down to ten short words—all self-explanatory, nothing to look-up or study or requiring training.

I found them in my friend’s post yesterday, here they are

Like 3 year olds, be passionate, humble, impatient, grateful…daily.

Do it and change your life—and your world—guaranteed!

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6 Responses to “What leaders (should) DO: have the perfect attitude”

Erika Andersen Says:
December 14th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Miki –

I came over to your blog from Phil G’s recommendation at Slacker Manager – and I LOVE the idea that leaders should be “passionate, humble, impatient, grateful…daily!”

Yes!

Warmly,
Erika
Miki Saxon Says:
December 15th, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Thanks! It’s definitely an attitude to cultivate. Wouldn’t you love to live in a world where it was the norm.
Erika Andersen Says:
December 16th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Absolutely…and the leaders I know who do have that attitude are both successful and wonderful folks.
GreatManagement Says:
December 18th, 2007 at 4:57 am
I do like that! Is the most important word ‘daily’?

Andrew
Miki Saxon Says:
December 18th, 2007 at 8:54 am
Absolutely, Andrew. If it’s not daily it’s probably not real—although, as with any three year old, one is allowed short periods of crankiness and the occasional tantrum before the sun comes out again.
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