All Leaders Have Ego

It is normal for any person to want recognition, and leaders are the same. The fact that leaders in the middle of the organization are often hidden – and as a result they often don’t get the credit or recognition they deserve – can be a real ego buster. The challenge is to be a team player and remain content while contributing. Here are some tips for doing that... 1. Concentrate more on your duties than on your dreams: Leonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument he considered to be the most difficult to play. After a moment he responded, “Second fiddle. I can get plenty of first violinists, but to find one who can play second fiddle with enthusiasm – that’s a problem.” We can often become so focused on our dreams and goals that we lose sight of the responsibilities right in front of us. Effective leaders pay more attention to production than to promotion. They focus on delivering the goods. If you consistently deliver the goods, you will be noticed. And more importantly, you will be content with the job you do even at those times when others don’t recognize your efforts. 2. Appreciate the value of your position: Not everyone will understand or appreciate the work you do. So it’s important that you do. A cute anecdote illustrates this principle well: A beaver and a rabbit were once having a conversation in front of Hoover Dam. As they started up at the immense wall of the dam, the beaver said to the rabbit, “No, I didn’t actually build it myself. But it was based upon an idea of mine.” Every position has value, but all too often we don’t value that position. You make a position important by valuing it. If we despise the position we have, it may be because of “destination disease,” which some also call the ‘greener grass syndrome.’ If we focus on being some other place because we think it’s better, then we will neither enjoy where we are nor do what we must do to succeed. Are you struggling to be fulfilled with the limited recognition you receive? Truth@Life can help. Call 248-396-6255 or email me at curtis.songer@gmail.com for a FREE consultation. For more info on help I can provide check out http://truthatlife.com/