Leadership

In a recent blog post, popular author and entrepreneur Seth Godin said,

“Risking the appearance of weakness takes strength.”

This statement really resonated with me, specifically as it relates to shaping and leading a business. So often leaders fail to do the little things that build trust and good rapport – both with the team and the market. By sharing credit with others, avoiding shortcuts, seeking alliances, and apologizing share credit and be public in gratitude, avoid shortcuts, seek alliances, apologize, etc.

The Market Expansion team did a great job at putting together possibly the best group of trainers ever assembled for an opening. Everyone is a leader at their respective restaurants, but it is interesting to see the differences in how each person trains and operates. The leaders who are willing to get their hands dirty have been far more effective than those who are less willing to appear weak or vulnerable.

Great leaders are confident enough in themselves to risk the appearance of weakness. And – if you are really paying attention – the difference between these leaders and the rest of the pack is easy to differentiate.