Albert Einstein said, “Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.”
Always keep in mind the consequences of your own behavior as a leader:
- If you are not loyal to your employees, they will not be loyal to you.
- If you do not respect your employees, they will respond in kind.
- If you don’t care about your employees, they won’t care about you or your endeavors.
- If you don’t look out for their interests, they won’t look out for yours.
- If you don’t treat your employees with respect, they will not treat you or our members with respect.
- If you are abusive to employees, the good ones will leave; only the poor ones will stay.
- Remarkable service is all about attitude; treating employees badly fosters bad attitudes.
“A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.” – Unknown
Your example sets the standard for all your employees. Don’t blame them if they don’t have high standards.
Thanks and have a great day!
Ed Rehkopf
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