I’m often asked about leadership. The topic is related to a variety of questions concerning how to hire the right people, when lack of experience is outweighed by educations, etc. While these are great questions, i’m usually more concerned about the people in leadership roles asking the questions.

Leadership is about tapping into a company’s culture and moving it forward using subtle changes. It requires an internal dialogue and instinct to know what is right for the company and how to obtain it. And if you’re not passion about what you do for a living, you’re not going to care about your company’s culture or your leadership abilities.

Before anyone in a leadership role should ask a question about a new hire, company culture, etc.- he or she must face him or herself first. You do this by asking yourself specific questions. I’ve listed them below.

Reflections for this Sunday;

Are you staying up to date within your field?
Have you made an effort to attend conferences, join blogging groups, receive magazines, etc. related to your trade?

How are you connecting with other people within your field but outside of your company?

What is your company’s turnover rate for employees? Why?

When was the last time you finished a project and felt good about it?

Motivation and leadership comes with an ability to be passionate about what you do in life. This applies to anything and everything. So, I ask you, before you consider rating a potential employee, are you rating yourself?

Britanie Olvera