Find Out the Biggest Mistake a Leader Can Make

Too often in business I see other people wanting their business associates to follow their every move, to play the game as if you're part of "Simon Says." Unfortunately, what some business associates never realize is that to create success, you'll want to be Simon and not the one that mimics the antics of Simon.

The biggest mistake a leader can make is to expect his new people to follow his every move. When you expect someone to follow your every move then it becomes a parent-child relationship. Them waiting for you to okay their moves and you giving the nod of approval or the shake of the head. What true leaders understand is that other leaders are not always going to want to do things exactly like them. That it's okay to disagree, hey in fact you'll probably get a better product or service in place with not everyone looking to you to complete everything.

You see, leaders understand this...

Leaders lead.

Followers don't.

True leaders don't create followers...True leaders create other leaders.

How can you create a leader? Isn't a leader born that way? Some may say "Yes," that either you've got it or you don't. I'll admit I'm an Aries. Leadership for me is like breathing. Some would argue that you can learn to be a leader.

I think some people are just natural born leaders as if they came out of the womb that way and others grow into their leadership like an acorn grows to an mighty oak. When you hold an acorn in your hand, you have no idea the power, strength and longevity of the oak.

For some, it takes the push out of their comfort zone into their leadership shoes and for others they come with the leadership shoes already in place and running!

How to Create More Leaders

1. Give Them Game

A leader must have the freedom to create and implement. A leader must be able to go with his gut. Nothing worse than having a great idea and those around you are saying, "I don't know..." Give your leader more opportunities to grow and shine the light for others.

2. Charge!

How does a rhino go after his desire? By charging. He will not stop until he reaches his goals. Can you even imagine a infantry Sergeant charging up the hill and then looking back at his men saying, "What do you guys think?" Heck no. Charge! Charge! Charge!

3. Always Paying It Forward

How can people pay you back for your time, effort and commitment to them? By paying it forward to assisting their new leaders. Period. You want to pay me back? Help someone act in their greatness.

4. Let Action Guide You

The Eagle pushes the eaglet from the nest. It takes flight, whether it was ready or not. Always assist others in moving with action. Ideas, thoughts and plans are all great, but I'll take one consistent daily action over the greatest of ideas, the deepest of thoughts and the best laid plans. Let action be the drum that you march to everyday.

5. Always Leaving Others Empowered

Shining the light for others, seeing and recognizing their greatness even before they see it in themselves is key. Be the person that they know will raise their game, not join them on the bench.

Remember that true leaders don't create followers...true leaders create other leaders.

I'll look forward to hearing your results in creating and attracting more leaders into your business.