The Leadership Habit

Introduction

The Leadership Habit provides the framework for patterns of behavior that will transform the way you lead. The book is both a leadership resource and a call to action. It asserts that leaders who form daily habits in 10 key areas will be more successful in developing productive teams and in building long-term professional and personal growth. Organizations thrive best when leaders (1) drive for results, (2) build the right teams, (3) influence others, (4) understand the business, (5) execute vision, (6) encourage excellence, (7) develop positive relationships, (8) develop customer focus, (9) foster innovation, and (10) model personal growth.

Leading can be a strenuous mental and physical activity. Deciding on higher performance and excellence is a mental commitment to discover or rediscover how to lead and a physical commitment to do something to create the change. Developing the leadership habit takes time and daily practice.

One differentiating characteristic of skilled leaders is the willingness to reflect on and reshape behaviors to accomplish more. In flight, an error of only a few degrees can determine whether the aircraft arrives safely at its destination. Leadership, however, is a delicate relationship between knowing the destination and setting the right course to get there; and correction should be a regular part of leading. Adjusting, adapting, and trying new things enable leaders to arrive on time and on target.

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