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Enthusiasm Matters

February 17, 2009

_{From:  Kilts, J.M. (2007). Doing what matters: how to get results that make a difference - the revolutionary old-school approach.  New York: Crown Business.}

Everyone in business wants enthusiastic people who have a fire in the belly and can drive change.  All too often, however, the leader's role in instilling enthusiasm is underestimated.  The common notion of a leader, especially a buttoned-down and old-fashioned leader, is someone who's remote and doesn't spend a lot of time stroking the energy conviction of the organization.

But true leaders must fill that role.  You have to break through the complacency and instill confidence.  You must be visible and passionate in making the case that the business must grow and change.  You have to give members of the organization an understanding of what has to be done and then create the belief and conviction that they have all the tools necessary to be successful (Kilts, 2007, p. 61).

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Created: 2009-02-17, Updated: 2009-09-05