Leaders Take Action
All of us remember how Superman could save the day. While our author, Dr. Henry Cloud, is not suggesting we become full-fledged Supermen or Superwomen, he does present a few ideas that would play well for today’s leaders.
1. Ask yourself, “What can I do to make the situation better?” Then do it!
Don’t blame, don’t play victim. Instead, if you see something that needs to be done, do it!
2. Spring into Action!
When we practice ownership and responsibility we can spring into action in any context – in any location. If it becomes our motif and style, it can be useful in any circumstance we find ourselves confronting.
Dr. Cloud suggests:
3. Get out of the phone booth
You will remember that while an emergency was unfolding, Clark Kent was in the phone booth getting turned into Superman. What would have happened if Kent had stayed there? Nothing! This is true of a great leader as well. When the emergency comes up – act! You will get noticed and the future will be even brighter for you.
4. Do Something Super
Every once in a while we all get stuck in our careers. By digging in and doing something – things will change.
I remember thinking I would never get around to a Master’s Program. But one day I sat down and made a list of everything it would take to get enrolled. When I got done I started doing each thing one at a time. Before I knew it, I was enrolled in a Master’s Program. What seemed formidable became doable when I DID SOMETHING. To someone else I may not have looked like Superman – but to me, Clark Kent had nothing on me!