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© Copyright Frank D. Kanu 2000-2008

Management by objectives and management by delegation go hand in hand. Is there a need for followers when the leader does everything? Well, let’s think about it in different terms: Can any leader dance at 50 weddings at the same time?

At how many weddings are you dancing?

Remember: Delegation is good management and a sign of strength.

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© Copyright Frank D. Kanu 2000-2008

We’ve all heard it; and we know it only means we are not a priority right now. But followers that feel ignored or passed over lose confidence in their leader.

Are your ears always open for your followers?

Remember: A leader that stops having time stops being a leader.

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Throwing together a few folks with good reputation isn’t leading but asking for disaster. A leader understands how to use the different personalities to generate more value.

Do you?

Very often you will hear the request that a follower should also provide the solution when reporting about a problem.But think about it, if the follower already has the solution—who is the leader?

Remember: A chain is never stronger than the weakest link.

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Leaders are on top of the game—24/7. They know that allowing the smallest negligence is like inviting the mice to dance on the table.

Do you have everything under control?

Remember: A leader is valued by her followers.

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The quality of an individual is reflect in the standards they set for themselves.

Ray Kroc

Do you have standards?

Remember: Standards don’t need to be standardized.

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