A Lean Journey 
On Fridays I will post a Lean related Quote. Throughout our lifetimes many people touch our lives and leave us with words of wisdom. These can both be a source of new learning and also a point to pause and reflect upon lessons we have learned. Within Lean active learning is an important aspect on this journey because without learning we can not improve.
Influence is
how you get things done as a leader. In order to influence others, you must
build trusting relationships and show genuine concern on an individual level.
Just as
managers have subordinates and leaders have followers, managers create circles
of power while leaders create circles of influence.
The quickest
way to figure out which of the two you’re doing is to count the number of
people outside your reporting hierarchy who come to you for advice. The more
that do, the more likely it is that you are perceived to be a leader.
Management
consists of controlling a group or a set of entities to accomplish a goal.
Leadership refers to an individual’s ability to influence, motivate, and enable
others to contribute toward organizational success. Influence and inspiration
separate leaders from managers, not power and control.
Be respectful
in all of your interactions. Earnestly motivate your employees to accomplish
noteworthy tasks and provide recognition rather than seek it. Become a good
listener, then follow through and follow up. Share your wisdom and be
transparent in your words and actions. When you become someone who employees
look up to, you will have the influence you need to lead.
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