Leaders Push Boundaries
written by Sandy - November 28th, 2011 at 9:30 am
A message from Sandy. From the book The 360 Leader, by John Maxwell – he reminds us of how well we are trained to follow rules from the time we are kids. Stand in line. Raise your hand. Do your homework etc…. Most rules are good and keep us from living in chaos. If you forget to place the order for office supplies–you run out. It’s simple cause and effect.
Managers often rely on rules to make sure the processes they oversee stay on track. In fact, self-management is basically having the discipline to follow through with the rules you set for yourself. But to move beyond management, you have to learn to think outside the box.
Leaders push boundaries. They desire to find a better way. The want to make improvements. They like to see progress. All these things mean making changes, retiring old rules, inventing new procedures. Leaders are constantly asking, “Why do we do it this way?” “How could it be done differently?” and saying, “Let’s try this.” Leaders want to cover new territory, and that means crossing boundaries.
Don’t be afraid to break with tradition in order to achieve progress.
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