Christmas is my favorite time of the year. I love it so much we put our Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving!
You have to admit Santa is a pretty cool dude. And he also has skills when it comes to leadership.
Here are a few of Santa’s leadership secrets:
1. Build a wonderful workshop.
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Make the mission the main thing
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Focus on the people as well as the purpose
2. Choose your reindeer wisely.
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Hire tough, so that you can lead easily
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Promote the right one, for the right reasons
3. Make a list and check it twice.
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Have a daily plan for success
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Execute your plan
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Be resourceful
4. Listen to the elves.
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Seek feedback
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Pay attention to how you are perceived
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Walk awhile in their shoes
5. Get beyond the red wagons.
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Help everyone accept the reality of change
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Share the why not just the what and how
6. Share the milk and cookies
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Help your team see the difference they are making
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Express gratitude and appreciation
7. Find out who’s naughty and nice.
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Confront performance problems early!
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Coach up or counsel out
8. Be good, for goodness sake.
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Set a good example
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Establish guidelines and accountability
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Remember, everything counts
