You have a strong influence on the thoughts and behaviors of your employees - probably much stronger than you think. Regardless of what appears on job descriptions or in employee handbooks, your behavior is the real performance standard that team members will follow. They'll rightfully assume that it's okay and appropriate to do whatever you do. Why wouldn't they? So it's critical that you set the proper example and desired tone...that you model the performance and behavior you expect from others. Do otherwise, and you're a hypocrite. Ouch!

There's no rocket science here - it's pretty simple stuff. Just pretend that everyone on your team is from Missouri ("The SHOW ME State"). From conduct to commitment...attendance to attitude...respect to responsibility...work ethic to ethics at work - SHOW your people what you want them to do. Let employees know that, in order to be successful, all they have to do is play a game. The name of that game is...

"FOLLOW THE LEADER!"

 
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Leading by example is a great quality of a good leader, and a good roll model. Anything less is unacceptable. Great job!

07/03/2008 09:19 AM by Hans Iduma, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (Indymac Bank, F. S. B)

Earl,

Great insight here my brother. From our kids to our employees to our friends. We are living examples of either righteousness, indifference,unGodliness,lukewarmness,etc.

I have a great christian office and both my trainer(Jackie Keeling) and myself always lead by example.

 

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07/03/2008 10:18 AM by Mike Frazier, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate (Carousel Realty of Dyer County)

You don't know how true that is. I was in a training class the other day and was told I was probably the nicest agent in the office. It felt good to hear that, this is not something I try to achieve. I just try to smile and be kind and honest. I'm one of those do the right thing kind of people, but I'm far from perfect! Just ask my family. I have to admit, it is a good feeling to have people recognize a good quality and acknowledge it.

07/03/2008 01:37 PM by Lisa Long (Keller Williams North County)

Earl, Great words my brother, I,m sure you are a shining lite to all those around you. You certainly are here. God Bless You

07/03/2008 02:16 PM by Hugh Krone Sussex County NJ Century 21 Realtor (Century21BillSemmens)

Hans, you are absolutely right.

Mike, we influence more than we know in every aspect of our lives.  Our conduct is being watched by all.  We have to be the example.  Thank you for the post, my brother.  Have a great and safe fourth. 

Lisa, I can agree and understand that.  Keep up the great work.

Hugh, my brother and friend, I try to be, but am not always great at it.  I stumble and fail allot, but I have to get up, appoligize, and move on.  Thank you for the kind words.  I know the same is true about you.  God bless you too.

07/04/2008 01:20 PM by Earl "The Pearl" Sorrells-Palmdale, Rosamond, Lancaster (Coldwell Banker Hartwig)

Great post Earl the Pearl. Happy Forth of July and God Bless

07/04/2008 04:23 PM by Nicholas Goglucci, CRS, CLHMS, ePro ~ Re/Max Professional in South Florida (RE/Max In Motion, Inc.)

Nick, thank you and back at you.  I hope your fourth was good. 

07/08/2008 09:22 AM by Earl "The Pearl" Sorrells-Palmdale, Rosamond, Lancaster (Coldwell Banker Hartwig)

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