Peter Drucker, perhaps the most influential thinker in the area of management, suggests there are five key habits found in effective executives. These include:
1. Effective leaders know where their time goes. - They make an intentional effort to focus their time and energy on doing what truly makes a difference.
2. Effective leaders focus on contribution and results. - They concentrate on results that drive success rather than activities or effort.
3. Effective leaders build on strengths.- They recognize and leverage their strengths, those of their staff and those of the organization.
4. Effective leaders concentrate on first things first. - They understand what is most important and have the discipline and drive to stay focused on those activities that create the greatest value.
5. Effective leaders make effective decisions. - They have and use strong analysis, consensus building and problem solving skills.
How effective are you as a leader? Which of these habits do you currently exhibit? How could you strengthen these habits? Which habits don't you currently exhibit? How could you develop these habits?
