Reader:

How everyday behaviors create both credibility and influence!

​

Morning Minute 9.25.26

Why Should Anyone Follow You? How everyday behaviors create credibility and influence.

Start by asking this question:

“What am I consistently doing that gives people a reason to listen to and follow me?”

These aren't just traits I've studied.

They're behaviors I've practiced throughout my life to improve myself and to be more useful to the people I’ve led.

I haven't always practiced them perfectly…and still don't.

That's why I keep working on them.

1. Integrity — Do what you say you will do. Keep promises. Tell the truth when it costs you something. Admit when you're wrong. Be consistent.

2. Competence — Know what you're doing. Demonstrate that you can solve problems and produce results. When you don't know, say so—and keep learning.

3. Reliability — Be there when you're needed. Show up. Be prepared. Meet deadlines. Follow through. Reliability is one of the most powerful ways to earn respect.

4. Respect — Give it before expecting it. Listen without immediately interrupting or correcting. Learn people's names. Treat every person as someone who matters.

5. Courage — Say what needs to be said, respectfully. Challenge others when necessary. Make difficult decisions. Accept responsibility when something goes wrong.

6. Humility — Be confident enough to keep learning. Ask questions. Seek advice. Give others credit. Change your mind when a better way appears. Learn to say: “I was wrong. Let's fix it.”

7. Invest in Others — Help other people become better. Teach instead of merely directing. Explain the why as well as the what. Share opportunities. Help others achieve their goals.

8. Exercise Good Judgment — Give people confidence in your decisions. Listen before speaking. Consider the facts and the consequences. Make a decision. Accept responsibility. Then learn from the results.

Understand this:

​Attention can be demanded.

​Authority can be assigned.

However:

​Respect must be earned.

​Influence must be developed.

​Leadership must be demonstrated.

You must decide what kind of leader you want to become.

Then consistently behave like that leader.

When you control what you say and how you say it—what you do and how you do it—you don't have to demand respect or insist that others follow you.

Your behavior gives them reasons to.

So, ask again:

“What am I consistently doing that gives people a reason to listen to and follow me?”

Then, identify orone trait on this list that needs improvement.

And begin improving it today.

And remember:

Information without transformation is wasted energy!

Keep Learning! Keep Leading!

That is today's Morning Minute.

***

Today's quote:

“Our life is what our thoughts make it”

​MARCUS AURELIUS​

***

Here are some recent Morning Minutes you may have missed with actionable ideas, useful instruction, and step-by-step methods to help you, your family, and/or your team to be more, do more, and achieve more.

​"Economics: Boring or Essential!" What if economics is less to do with numbers - and more to do with your future? Learn how that economics begins when you have limited resources and you still need to make a decision. Discover how that a young couple, using compound growth, while investing only $1500 a month created a $780,000 portfolio before they were 45.

​"You Made A Mistake - Now What?" What happens next is just s important as what just happened! Discover 3 examples of mistakes: one injured an employee; one damaged a team; & one disappointed customers and cost sales. Watch this short video to learn the 4 steps to handling mistakes and preventing them in the future.

​"There OUGHTA Be A Law!" Laws cannot take the place of personal responsibility or self-discipline. Discover the symptoms, situations, and expectations that we encounter as we make decisions. Learn how that we have been given an example of how to take responsibility for the gifts and talents we have been given. Discover the the benefits of deciding what to do and having the self-discipline to do it.

​"Don't Wait Until Something Happens!" Anticipate what you can! Adapt when you must! Learn from both! Discover how that the real problem is waiting until something goes wrong before thinking about what can go wrong. Learn from yesterday. Anticipate tomorrow! React intelligently today

​"Plan In Advance Pivot To Win!" How being prepared, and being flexible, can turn tragedy into triumph. You can discover how to accomplish an amazing turnaround in short order by planning early, exercising sound judgement, quickly pivoting, and executing immediately. Discover the process that allows you to plan your promotional calendar for an entire year while providing the flexibility to take advantage of emerging opportunities.

​"Stop Trying to Transform Everything!" Big changes are accomplished via small incremental improvements. Discover how you know when it is time for a transformation. Learn the six steps to create a successful transformation. And most importantly, become the transformation you asking others to make.

​​​​​

(published by Bonorato Creative Group, LLC. All rights reserved)