Tim Milburn

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Video: Set The Example

Tim Milburn

My lesson hit home on the power of “setting the example&# as the leader. There are a lot of examples out there to observe or follow. Yet it’s the one who can SET the example, becoming the picture in people’s minds, that is most influential. Those are the people who have SET the example.

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How To Inspire Others Without Saying A Word

Tim Milburn

Don’t underestimate the power of your example. I’m often asked: Is example enough? We can all see where example is powerful. A positive example is more valuable than a positive statement. Here are three ways you can incorporate the power of example into your leadership and life. What do you think?

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The Rhodium Rule

Tim Milburn

The way you personally live, work, grow and lead can serve as an example that encourages the best in others. You use your own example to motivate people. Because my own example can serve as inspiration to those who are trying to keep similar promises. A PERSONAL EXAMPLE. YOUR ACTIONS MUST BE OBSERVABLE.

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Who You Follow Influences Who Follows You

Tim Milburn

It could be a previous example. For example, when characteristics like pride, selfish ambition, or personal gain become the authority in a leader’s life, it tears away at the trust, loyalty, and commitment of the followers. Your have greater influence with others when they choose to follow you because of your example and vision.

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Three Characteristics Of An Influential Leader

Tim Milburn

The first and best way to do this is through your example. Your actions serve as an example to others (hopefully more good than bad). Consider the type of example you set for others. All it requires is for you to be the kind of example that people want to follow. They will watch you in action.

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The Right Kind Of Leadership Currency

Tim Milburn

Your example: This is your best tool to influence others. by the type of example you set. Your example is formed through your ability to lead yourself well before you attempt to lead others well. If you fail to provide the right example, you have less leadership currency to spend. People do what people see.

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5 Ideas To Inspire Your Followership

Tim Milburn

We talk a lot about the type of example set by a leader. We learn from both the good and bad examples of those with the responsibility of leadership. A real life example of this idea is seen in the TV show, Undercover Boss. Yet the same could be said of followers. We’ve seen the opposite as well.

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