Every Tuesday evening from 8pm to 9pm EST, I participate in a
Tweetchat with Consultant, Coach, Speaker, Founder of #LeadFromWithin,
and Author of "Thoughts Spoken From The Heart" Lolly Daskal.
The
#LeadFromWithin Tweetchats are insightful, thought provoking, and
generate genuine conversation. Hundreds, if not thousands, of Twitter
members join the conversation every Tuesday night. You should join us
and if you are already following the #LeadFromWithin tweetchats then you
know.
Each
week, it is a different topic. Over the course
of the hour our host, Lolly Daskal, will post 10 questions related to the topic. Every question
ends with the hashtag #LeadFromWithin.
Every tweetchat participant is encouraged
to respond to each of the questions. The responses are UNIQUE,
INSIGHTFUL, and INSPIRING! You have to read them (well, as many
as you can) as they go flying by on your Twitter feed.
I
invite you to join us every Tuesday evening for the tweetchat and
throughout the week be on the lookout for the Twitter hashtag
#LeadFromWithin
On the evening of Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the topic was “Creating Genuine Leadership Image”
Here are the Questions and my Answers. Enjoy!
Q1. What is a genuine image? #leadfromwithin
A1. Genuine image is the first impression. It could be the original WYSIWYG so make it good and real #LeadFromWithin
Comment: The first impression is the genuine image of an individual. There is some give when a bad first impression is made but for the most part as I wrote what you see is what you get. There is very little wiggle room when the bad impressions continue. It is best not to go into any situation that you are not giving it your best.
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Q2. Who should work on creating their image? #leadfromwithin
A2. Everyone. Always. Never stop creating it #LeadFromWithin
Comment: Everyone must work on creating their genuine leadership image. Then re- creating it, then creating it again. Never stop creating your image. The ability for a leader to remain fluid and dynamic then the leader can adapt to change.
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Q3. Should leaders take control over their image and why? #leadfromwithin
A3. Leaders/Everyone should always be in control over their image. Doing so separates fact from fiction/truth from rumors #LeadFromWithin
Comment: Having and maintaining control over your image is critical. Sure, you can hire people to manage it but in the end it is up to you to stay in control.
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Q4. What requirements do you need to create an image? #leadfromwithin
A4. Only one requirement that matters: Truth. Have that and the rest falls right in place. #LeadFromWithin
Comment: If you are truthful to yourself and those that see you as leader then you should have no problem creating and sustain that image.
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Q5. How does image effect people around you? #leadfromwithin
A5. Your image will dictate just how approachable you are to them. They should feel you are receptive to them and not out of reach #LeadFromWithin
Comment: If you have an image that projects a sense of being aloof, cold, and distant then you better get used to being treated like you are aloof, cold, and distant. Seriously, it is that simple. If you project an open and welcoming image then you will get plenty of open and welcoming interactions (HINT: That's a good thing)
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Q6. What are some misconceptions of creating an image? #leadfromwithin
A6. Misconception #1 is that it is all about ME, ME, ME. If done right, it is all about US & WE. So do it right #LeadFromWithin
Comment: While it may be difficult the image that you create cannot be all about you. As a leader, your objective is to create more leaders. That means you have to have an image that people want to emulate. Fail to do that, then you failed.
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Q7. How do you close the gap from who you are to who you want to be? #leadfromwithin
A7. One thing is to obtain feedback from those near and far from you. Then use the feedback to create yourself. Feedback serves to help you grow #LeadFromWithin
Comment: How do you know you are on the right course on a hiking trip? You check the map. If you are off by a few degrees then you shoot a new azimuth, adjust your route, and get back on track.
Obtaining feedback is just like checking the map. Authentic feedback (good and bad) when genuinely accepted will get you back on track to creating the image you always wanted.
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Q8. What are some image busters? #leadfromwithin
A8. Not being genuine from the start is THE image buster. The truth always comes out. #LeadFromWithin
Comment: Be genuine and there is nothing that can bust your image. Playing both sides against each other (or yourself) is the quickest way I know to break your image into million tiny little pieces.
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Q9. How can you assess your own image? #leadfromwithin
A9. Are you truly comfortable with the image you created? If not, then fix it. If you are, then make it better #LeadFromWithin
Comment: Remember, when I mentioned feedback? Well, this applies here as well. If you find yourself not comfortable with something you have done with your image then it is not too late! Change it! Feedback is a great tool to help you determine what exactly needs to change and what form the change should take. So listen to yourself (and others).
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Q10. What three words would you use to describe your leadership image? #leadfromwithin
A10. Learning. Sharing. Compassion. #LeadFromWithin
Comment: Of course, there are more words to describe ourselves. More than likely if you were ask me on Thursday morning as opposed to Tuesday evening the words would more than likely be different. This is because I really believe that a leader has to stay dynamic, fluid, always in motion. However, each leader has his or her own base that we do not deviate far from. It is just who we are.
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Thank you,
Dave Guerra
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