LEADERSHIP CHRONICLES - I WAS WRONG

"I was wrong" is one of the toughest things for the average person to admit.  It becomes even tougher to admit when there are investments, jobs and other self interests on the line.  It's even TOUGHER to admit in an environment focussed on results over relationships and perfectionism over growth.

Great leaders understand that accountability is part of a successful leadership process.  You want your staff to be accountable for their behaviour?  Model it by taking accountability and ownership for your behaviour especially when you know deep down inside "I made a mistake".

Nowhere in the leadership literature or research does it say that leaders (or anyone else for that matter) are perfect.  Actually, the more human you are as a leader, the greater the opportunity to connect with your staff or team and develop a sense of oneness.

Take a look below at the leadership demonstrated by Lebron James with his teammate Mario Chalmers.    We're human, so we may lose our temper from time to time or even say something we regret in the heat of the moment.  "I was wrong" is a powerful statement for leaders to take accountability and develop connection with those they serve.  Team leadership is a process of influencing a team to reach their common goals.  This demonstration by James models accountability, builds trust and will serve to drive team performance.