How to Lead Without Having a Fancy Title

Leading when you're at work is hard when you don't have the fancy title or shiny nametag to tell the rest of the company how important you are. Truth is, leading has very little to do with titles or paychecks. Yes, the bigger the title, the bigger the paycheck. Both can get in the way of being a true leader, especially when it comes to your faith. As we tackle 2018 with an emphasis on being spiritually awake in the breakroom and other offices, Be a great follower. Ask "How high?" Your co-workers notice how you work. We know this because you notice how your co-workers work. Let them see how great you are at following. Do your job well. Everybody Has a Title. You Just May Not Like Yours. Peon, laborer, CEO, Administrative/Executive Assistant, bottom-rung'er, janitor/custodian/maintenance tech... everyone has a label. Don't be intimidated by anyone's title. Don't look down on anyone's title. Leadership has nothing to do with whether or not you've been noticed. If you are consistent with your work and attitude, good or bad, people will notice. (The AV guy at church is doing his job well when nobody notices him.) Take Responsibility For Whatever Happens. Give the Credit. Being responsible for work is a great way to take the lead. Don't take credit for successes that aren't yours. Don't take the blame for failures you had nothing to do with. Find ways to be responsible for the work you do and give credit for the work of the team you work with. [bctt tweet="Tooting your own horn is always heard as sour notes." username="@DoingStuffDaily"] Actions Speak Louder Than Name Tags. If everyone everywhere had to wear a name tag announcing their "title", what would yours say? The answer is, it doesn't matter. Let your actions speak for who you really are.[bctt tweet="Those who say it can't be done are usually interrupted by others doing it. - James Baldwin" username="@DoingStuffDaily"] Over-Communicate. Say the same thing as many different ways as possible so everyone gets the message and no one feels left out. The Loftier the Title, the More Headaches They Have. People rise to the level of their own incompetence (The Peter Principle). Therefore, they are stressed. How can you help them? How are you in a position to help make their job easier? RECOMMENDED ACTION BONUS: Prayer is the most under-utilized workplace tool available. After you get to work and before you get out of the car... pray these simple words. "Lord use me today in spite of myself. Let my work honor you." Listen to a leader and servant in the area of living your purpose. An Interview with Kevin Monroe.

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How to Lead Without Having a Fancy Title is an episode from Coffee For Your Soul.

This episode is 23:53 long.

This episode was published on Jan 9, 2018.

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