What will you do to make yourself unique? How will your
product or service stand out? The
business world can be a nasty place, if you are not prepared. Here are some
effective tools to become an effective leader.
1.
Never
outshine the chief. People above you should never feel intimated because if
they do, plan on being targeted. Position yourself to make your superiors
appear brilliant and you will receive favors from them in many ways.
2. Never put too much trust in associates. Be
wary of your surroundings. Human nature is just that, regardless of your
relationship with that person. Envy is always lurking around the corner, which
will result in tyranny.
3. Disguise your aims. Don’t tell
everything because if you do, your competitors will create a defense. Keep them
guessing on what are you really doing. False trails are always the best because
by the time they figure it out, you are ahead to the game.
4. Continually say less than necessary. No
one likes a busy body. The more you say, the less you appear to be intriguing.
You may be repeating something but do it in a way as if it is an original.
5. Reputation is everything. The good
books in Proverbs speaks of a good name is better than fine jewelry. Status
alone can be the trump card to win or intimate your opponent; therefore, one
slip will make you vulnerable and susceptible to attack.
6. Encourage consideration at all cost. Why
be ordinary? No one cares for followers or the perception of average. Stand out
and be conspicuous. We are all selfish and people want to know what is in it
for them. The way you attract, will answer that very question.
7. Develop others to do the work but always
take the credit. When you use insight and the groundwork of others, you
save time and energy. The goal will be achieved with minimum input of your
time, while you get the credit.
8. Create the narrative so that others come to
you. Forcing people to do things against their will is momentary success.
You will have to continue harsh power for control. However, if people do things
of their own free will, a better and longer production mode is in place. Make
people feel they have control or power.
9.
Earn respect
through your actions, never through argument. Ever hear the term, less is
more? Demonstrate not illuminate. This is the ultimate power. Brute force will
only conjure up ill will, which means you are leading.
1. Septicity: avoid the unfortunate and luckless.
Where does negativity take you? Nowhere! Don’t allow someone else’s misery
to take you down. Yes, you should help others for it is the humane thing to do
but not at the expense of your economic or political interest.
