Keep Things Growing

In my journey I'm realizing another "law" of John Maxwell's that I'm personally seeing at work. Maxwell states that "you have to have their hearts before you can ask for their hands." Folks, we are seeing this at work everyday right now with our Presidentail candidates here in the US. They are gaining the hearts by saying what they plan to do or what their thoughts are on certain issues and then asking them for their vote and money. While it is the basic principle at work, I think the leadership level we are all striving to reach requires a deeper and truly genuine reaching of the heart. You have to take a legitimate interest and concern in the lives of the ones you lead. This is an investment for your cause. When those you lead understand that you care more about them than just that you are their leader or boss, they will be willing to give their hand more when you need it for the organization. Start thinking about how you can genuinely reach the hearts of those you lead. You will see growth in them and in yourself. Drop me a line at BatesThoughtsonLeadership@gmail.com or tweet me @ejbband21 and share with me how to plan to do that. I'd love to see your growth with those you lead! If you want my To subscribe to my Daily Thought email, please do so below!

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