Working Harder Is Not Always Smarter
The Monster Blog recently posted an article titled: Working Harder Is Not Always Smarter which discusses different work-ethics in the workplace. They even give a list of ways to identify your own workaholic addiction.
When I read item two, “Listen to how people describe your strengths”, I disagreed at first until I read the whole paragraph.
It is true that great leaders have rarely been known simply as “hard workers”. At the same time, exceptional leaders are the ones right their with the people they’re leading—and working very hard for the success of the whole group.
I like to call this “muddy-boots leadership”. And, it is the kind that rallys people, companies, communities and even nations to greatness in the face of trials.
Yes, vision, boldness and communications are absolutely crucial for top-level business success, as long as your whole team is familiar with seeing your sleeves rolled up just as much as theirs.
