Ducks in a Row: Light Up Your World
by Miki Saxon
In a recent post Steve Roesler asks this question “Is your organization deliberate about identifying–up front–people who have the heart to learn about themselves and the humility to make changes accordingly?” and ends with this summary comment, “A well-bred head lights up a single office. A smart heart lights up the organization.”
I believe that a “smart heart” goes beyond the changes required for personal growth.
Whether you are a manager, aspiring leader or team member a smart heart will advance you in any arena.
It is the quality that draws people to you; it makes people want you on their team; it assures people that you have their best interests in mind; a smart heart goes hand-in-hand with trustworthiness.
Faking a smart heart for an interview might get you hired, but faking isn’t sustainable. People aren’t stupid and the truth will out.
Think about it.
Then go and light up your world.
Image credit: Svadilfari on flickr
