Comments on: No Off Switch for Leaders http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/ Work, life and the pursuit of happiness for the young professional. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:07:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Run a Metaphorical Marathon | Twenty Set http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-3409 Run a Metaphorical Marathon | Twenty Set Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:52:23 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/#comment-3409 [...] not an actual marathon (unless you enjoy running), but rather a metaphorical marathon.  Because real leaders don’t rest; they perform well every time and don’t use lack of preparation as an excuse.  The only way [...] [...] not an actual marathon (unless you enjoy running), but rather a metaphorical marathon.  Because real leaders don’t rest; they perform well every time and don’t use lack of preparation as an excuse.  The only way [...]

]]> By: Jennifer Robinson http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-2796 Jennifer Robinson Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:29:54 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/#comment-2796 Dan- As usual, great advice. Dan- As usual, great advice.

]]> By: Dan McCarthy http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-2780 Dan McCarthy Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:37:31 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/#comment-2780 Jennifer - Thanks for referencing my blog, Great Leadership. You’re right, people will be evaluating you all the time, especially in rotational leadership programs. Inside and outside of work. Some of the best advice I ever got was from a mentor who told me that when you’re faced with a decision, ask yourself if you’d be comfortable with what you did displayed in the newspaper (or 100 blogs) the next day. If the answer is no, then don’t do it. Or just think Elliot Spitzer. Dan Jennifer –
Thanks for referencing my blog, Great Leadership. You’re right, people will be evaluating you all the time, especially in rotational leadership programs. Inside and outside of work.
Some of the best advice I ever got was from a mentor who told me that when you’re faced with a decision, ask yourself if you’d be comfortable with what you did displayed in the newspaper (or 100 blogs) the next day. If the answer is no, then don’t do it. Or just think Elliot Spitzer.

Dan

]]> By: yana http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-2342 yana Wed, 27 Feb 2008 20:13:02 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/#comment-2342 I definitely agree with the entire premise of your post, and especially this quote: "People are going to be listening to what you say—and watching how you act—in every meeting for the rest of your career." I think this is especially true when you compare working with peers in a college organization to co-workers at a job. One of the reasons it's so hard for people of different ranks in a student organization to be friends is because in order to maintain credibility and authority, you have to always "act" like a leader. But acting like a leader means you may not fit in with your friends or the other members of the organization when they want to have a good time, kick back or talk freely about others in the group. I definitely agree with the entire premise of your post, and especially this quote: “People are going to be listening to what you say—and watching how you act—in every meeting for the rest of your career.”

I think this is especially true when you compare working with peers in a college organization to co-workers at a job. One of the reasons it’s so hard for people of different ranks in a student organization to be friends is because in order to maintain credibility and authority, you have to always “act” like a leader. But acting like a leader means you may not fit in with your friends or the other members of the organization when they want to have a good time, kick back or talk freely about others in the group.

]]> By: katana http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/comment-page-1/#comment-2338 katana Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:55:09 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2008/02/27/no-off-switch-for-leaders/#comment-2338 Yes, sometimes I find that the less you gossip, the less you are involved with your subordinates, and a "respectful distance" can actually help your credibility. It also keeps you objective when approaching the people you are in charge of. Yes, sometimes I find that the less you gossip, the less you are involved with your subordinates, and a “respectful distance” can actually help your credibility. It also keeps you objective when approaching the people you are in charge of.

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