Nov 13, 2017
Are You Going in the
Right Direction – Sometimes as leaders we tend to feel alone and
that no one understands the stress that we have. I would like to
address this by wrapping up the past six episodes in our series on
the Six Basic Human Needs.
By understanding how to apply each of the Six Basic Human
Needs we will learn to see how looking out for the needs of others,
your own needs as a leader will be met. We will see how
when motivating others to succeed, we will succeed as
well. Basic Need Number One was discussed in
Episode 61 “A False Sense of Security”. We talked about
Certainty and Comfort. Leaders guide those under them to get
training that may benefit their career this will give their workers
more self-confidence instead of the feeling of helplessness.
You as a leader may be the only positive voice speaking into their
lives. Basic Need Number Two was discussed in
Episode
62 “Changing the Mundane”. We talked about Variety. Leaders
provide a break from the mundane by becoming more creative in
motivating those under them to get the job completed. Leaders
find ways to make a tough job in the field more fun.
Basic Need Number Three was discussed in Episode
63 “The Need to Feel
Important”.
We spoke about Significance.
Leaders need to treat each person we work with as an individual who
is important. Leaders can cause someone to make a drastic
change for the worst if you tear them down, especially in front of
their peers. Leaders need to provide discipline and
correction in private. Basic Need Number
Four was discussed in Episode
64 “The Love Connection”. We spoke about being Loved or
Cared About. Leaders probably over look this basic need
the most with those that they have influence. We are not saying you
have to give them a hug or get all mushy. But when a leader
applies all of the attributes talked about in this series to those
under them, then they will have a sense that you really care for
them. A leader needs to realize that their success
depends on the success of those under them. Basic
Need Number Five was discussed in Episode
65 “Continuing to Grow”. We spoke about everyone
wanting the opportunity to Grow. Leaders can provide the open door
that can help those you influence to really shine. As a
leader you are in a position to see strengths that maybe even that
person may not know they have. If you see something in a
person, say something. In turn, you will continue to grow in your
strengths as you grow in your understanding that we all have
special talents. Basic Need Number Six was
discussed in Episode
66 “What is Your Contribution? We spoke about people wanting to
be able to make a difference. You as a leader have the ability to
guide someone to help someone else in need. As a leader
instead of you always being the one to jump in and save the day,
why not guide one of the people under you that may be lacking in
self confidence, the chance to demonstrate their skills. This will
boost their confidence and you will have also met at least 3 of the
6 Basic Human Needs for that person. As a leader
we can see the overall picture and provide ways to fit others into
areas to help them succeed. Knowing your team members, their
strengths and weaknesses, and understanding these Six Basic Human
Needs will allow you to create a team that will not only follow you
but, also respect you. Bad leaders make demands by threats and
intimidation, thus their workers only work out of fear, doing the
minimum to survive. Continuing to grow as a leader
by serving the needs of others will enable you to keep “Surging
Forward” as well as helping others to keep “Surging Forward” with
the whole team going in the right direction. Join
me next week as I talk about Being Laid off in Episode 68 “I Lost
My Job” Thank you Stay Safe and
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