According to the book Strengths Based Leadership, a Followers' Four Basic Needs are Trust, Compassion, Stability and Hope. What has happened to the usual list of wisdom, humor and humility? According to 10,000 followers, these are still important but they are not the top needs of a follower. If you consider yourself a leader, then you need to embody trust, compassion, stability and hope.
-TRUST: At any level of leadership (church, organizational, school, etc.), the words you say hold power. Respect, integrity and honesty are the outcomes of strong relationships built on trust.
-COMPASSION: Caring, friendship, happiness and love were other frequently mentioned words followers used when asked what leaders contribute to their lives. Each leader has to have a heart. People who feel cared for are much more engaged and offer more to the group or organization.
-STABILITY: Followers want a leader to provide a solid foundation. Followers count on their leaders in times of need. Stability increases the security of any follower.
-HOPE: Followers also mentioned words like faith and guidance. They want to know a great future lies ahead. Give followers something to look forward to in the midst of chaos and complexity.
Be a champion of others!
No comments:
Post a Comment