7 ways leaders impact their teams
By Jim LaDoux

Effective leaders model the way for others as that inspire a shared vision and shared values. Listed below are seven additional ways that leaders shape their teams.
- The SPEED of the leader becomes the speed of the team. Lethargic leaders lead lethargic teams. If leaders move slowly, the team will inevitably move slowly too. If leaders are decisive and have a bias for action, the team will also be fast.
- The CONVICTIONS of the leader become the convictions of the team. The convictions that shape leaders will shape their teams. If something is a conviction, the leader will not stop declaring and driving that value. This may include convictions about serving and sacificing for the sake of the mission.
- The ATTITUDES and EXPECTATIONS of the leader become the attitudes and expectations of the team. A leader with high expectations will likely lead a team who has high expectations of themselves, each other, and the impact their work can have. This includes the way a leader may model a mindset of caring, hope, optimism, and a "can do" spirit.
- The LANGUAGE of the leader becomes the language of the team. Wise leaders steward their words very carefully because, for better or worse, the language of the leader impacts the language of the team.
- The LEARNINGS of the leader become the learnings of the team. What the leader learns impacts the team because the leader is going to lead with new insight as learning is acquired. But whether a leader learns is just as important. Leaders who continue to grow will inspire others to do the same.
- The CHARACTER of the leader becomes the character of the team. Leaders whose words match their lives raise the collective integrity of the team. Leaders who walk humbly, act justly, and love mercy will motivate others to do the same.
- The STEWARDSHIP of resources of the leader becomes the stewardship of the team. How a leader treats the financial resources of the organization impacts how others view those resources.
QUESTIONS | APPLICATIONS
- What are the behaviors that you hope your team will consistently demonstrate?
- What do you need to KEEP doing to positively impact your team?
- What could you START or STOP doing a greater positive impact on your team?
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