I truly take an interest in what other people have to say, so this helps them to feel respected because they can tell I am not just going through the motions. I tend to live by the principle of the golden rule, that is, 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you.' I believe that great leadership is based on this principle, both in attitude and in action.
Helping Others Solve Problems
"A problem is the difference between your current and desired conditions." Therefore solving a problem means closing this gap by aligning where you want to be with where you are. Leaders are in a position to help other people move from point a to point B. In an effective and efficient manner. Unfortunately, some leaders find it difficult to find a balance between helping too much and helping too little. According to the article "Problem Solving: It's in the Questions" the key to finding that balance is to ask the right questions.
Asking the right questions in the right way to the right people can alter the discovery process in such a way that solutions become inevitable outcomes. Of course, in order to help others solve problems effectively, the leader must be an excellent problem-solver himself. As Andrew J. Dubrin points out, even the personal characteristics...
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