Lean Office 07 - Why Is "Risk Taking" an Important Factor of Leadership?

Risk Taking is Part of The Leadership Deal!

Effective Leaders know that risk-taking comes with the territory.  Changing conditions require Leaders to find the courage to take risks.  Implementing Lean Office Kaizen is a risk and a good one.  Leaders take calculated risks for better solutions, and they learn the lesson from failure.  After all, risks and failures are opportunities that will lead to success.

Which is better?  Taking no risks or taking calculated risks? 

Trust yourself and your knowledge and especially, trust your people.  Ask for ideas and possible solutions from others.  Calculate the risk, be brave, and go for it!

          “I shall be telling this with a sigh
          Somewhere ages and ages hence:
          Two roads diverged in a wood, and I –
          I took the one less traveled by,
          And that made all the difference.”
                   Robert Frost

COMMUNICATION

Effective Leaders know that communication is the foundation to the components of power, role modeling, vision, delegation, and risk taking.  When we see how effective Leaders use these tools, we acknowledge that communication is the key that opens the door to the road of effectiveness.

The process of Lean Office Kaizen is a long and difficult one.  Communication is the tool for its success and integral part of the entire operation.  The many components of a Lean Office Kaizen must be communicated to the individuals company-wide so everyone is kept informed of the progress.  These individuals must be able to respond with creativity and knowledge to generate ideas to find and solve opportunities.  Remember that listening is a big part of communication because it is a two-way street.  No barriers to effective communications are allowed or tolerated.

Remember these Critical Points of Authentic Leadership:

          -Believe what you are saying:  It will show if you do not.
          -Look beyond the words; watch people’s reactions, feelings, and body language.
          -Do not assert your power or position; instead foster empowerment.
          -People learn more from seeing what you do than from hearing what you say.