Leadership: Changing of the Guard

When there is a leadership shift what do the employees, stockholders, or members think and feel?

In one company I worked at, no lie, there was thunderous clapping, a roar of cheers and an "about time" attitude from the employees. In another company where I was consulting there was an abrupt change of the CEO and this time there were tears of sadness and ensuing low morale by the employees.

I just returned from the National Speakers Association www.nsaspeaker.org annual convention in Atlanta, GA where there was a changing of the guard. Rick Jakle, CSP the new President began his year by announcing his theme "The Magic of Community" and then proceeded to lay out the vision for his year. Jakle's style is one of warmth, inclusiveness and making a difference.

Rick Jakle's style is very different from the previous President's, Scott Friedman, CSP who was about fun and making a difference. As members we will see in the next few months how Jakle's style and commitment to his vision plays out.

Leaders make a difference when they come into the position and when they leave. As a leader, what impact will your time spent be?

That's it for now,

Barb the Leadership Lady