So You’re Not The Boss? Here’s How
You Can Still Be A Leader
Are leaders born or are they developed? It’s a subject that’s long been debated.
And in the workplace, can an employee who holds no supervisory job title be an effective leader — before being entrusted with managing people?
Grant Parr, a mental sports performance coach, says yes — and adds that it’s almost mandatory if someone hopes to be ready as a leader when promoted to a bigger role in an organization.
“Leadership is a choice,” says Parr (www.gameperformance.com), author of The Next One Up Mindset: How To Prepare For The Unknown. “It’s not a title, position, or rank. You don’t have to be a department head, manager or CEO to be a leader.”
“Leadership is a group of characteristics, and you can acquire them even if you’re not the boss. You’ll never be a leader when you assume that primetime role unless you have developed the qualities of leadership as part of your preparation for the next big step.”
Parr offers five ways to become a leader at a company without holding a leadership-type position:
Listen to others’ ideas. “Leadership is about others, not about the self, and it starts with listening,” Parr says. “Being a leader isn’t putting yourself above others, interrupting them, or acting like your ideas are more important than anyone else’s. True leadership brings out the best in others and your culture, and you do that by making them feel valued and giving them a voice.”
Be accountable for mistakes. “Own your errors,” Parr says. “It sets an example of accountability that is good for the culture. Too many people, when told of a mistake, assign blame and make excuses. A leader corrects constructively and surveys for solutions. As a subordinate, staying positive and offering ways to fix your mistake, and showing the humility of asking for help, is a path toward being a leader people can trust.”
Learn flexibility. “This applies in so many ways,” Parr says. “If you’re stuck on doing something one certain way, you’re headed toward being a micromanager who few would like and fewer would want to work under. Leadership is about tapping into your broad base of workplace talent, expanding knowledge, improving systems and raising the ceiling.”
Interact and network. Networking isn’t only about finding jobs, it’s about connecting with people in a way that enhances important relationships and the work environment. “As you learn to interact with different types in the workplace,” Parr says, “you’ll learn which relationships are most effective, how to help those people with their career, and show your ability to direct and lead.”
Develop a thick skin. To become a leader, Parr says it’s vital to rise above annoyances and petty slights from others and let them roll off your back. “HR isn’t the principal’s office,” he says, “and if you vent every time about someone doing something irritating, you’ll get the reputation of being a whiner. Don’t complain behind closed doors, gossip, or criticize people behind their backs. No one who does those things can be viewed as a leader.”
“People want to be led,” Parr says. “But they don’t want to be bossed around. Great leaders can learn this as underlings on their way to a management position. Then when they get there, they’re ahead of the game — and everyone’s in step with them.”
About Grant Parr
Grant Parr (www.gameperformance.com) is a mental sports performance coach and the author of The Next One Up Mindset: How To Prepare For The Unknown. Parr owns and runs GAMEFACE PERFORMANCE, a consulting firm that enhances mental skills for athletes and coaches. A recruiter and sales leader in the corporate world for 17 years, he now works with a wide variety of athletes including Olympians, professionals, collegians and high school athletes. His podcast, 90% Mental, provides a window into a broad range of athletes’ and coaches’ mental games and shares their insights around mental performance.
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Live Well
Premieres New Video
"Beach Time"
Watch Now on Substream Magazine
Debut Full-Length, Perfectly Temporary,
Out September 6th, 2019
Available for Pre-Order: LiveWell.bandcamp.com
Yonkers, NY - July 19, 2019 - New York emo punk band Live Well is thrilled to share the first taste of their forthcoming debut full-length album, Perfectly Temporary. Fans can watch the video for "Beach Time," premiering now on Substream Magazine.
"Beach Time," according to lead singer Paul Masbad, "is partly about Max getting drunk and running away from me in an affluent florida beach community. But also is about the fleeting moments people share with one another (in this case me and a former partner) and knowing that it will ultimately end."
Recorded at Lumber Yard Recording under the tutelage of Ace Enders (The Early November) and Nik Bruzzese (Man Overboard), Perfectly Temporary is set to be released on September 6th, 2019. For additional information, or to pre-order the album, please visit: LiveWell.bandcamp.com.
Live Well is an emotional punk band from the greater New York area. The band was started by Paul Masbad and Max Johl after traveling the country together in late 2017. In late April 2018 Live Well released First Demos and have been playing and writing relentlessly ever since.
With a full length completed, Live Well headed to Lumber Yard Recording studios to work with Ace Enders (The Early November) and Nik Bruzzese (Man Overboard) to record their debut album in August 2018. The band - comprised of Paul (guitar/lead vocals), Max Johl (guitar/vocals), Luis Castro (bass/vocals), and Neil Stafford (drums) - is excited to continue to share their nostalgic music and deep rooted lyrics with new fans through live shows.
Live Well are eagerly preparing to share their debut full-length album, Perfectly Temporary, out September 6, 2019. Pre-orders are available now at LiveWell.bandcamp.com .
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.livewell.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livewellbandny
Twitter: www.twitter.com/livewellband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livewellband
Perfectly Temporary Tracklisting:
1. Regret
2. Beach Time
3. Bed
4. Drunk
5. Coked Out
6. Lying
7. Broad Street
8. Seeds
9. No Escape
10. Drive-Thru
11. Cardigan
12. Cool Bands
Live Well
Premieres New Video
"Beach Time"
Watch Now on Substream Magazine
Debut Full-Length, Perfectly Temporary,
Out September 6th, 2019
Available for Pre-Order: LiveWell.bandcamp.com
Yonkers, NY - July 19, 2019 - New York emo punk band Live Well is thrilled to share the first taste of their forthcoming debut full-length album, Perfectly Temporary. Fans can watch the video for "Beach Time," premiering now on Substream Magazine.
"Beach Time," according to lead singer Paul Masbad, "is partly about Max getting drunk and running away from me in an affluent florida beach community. But also is about the fleeting moments people share with one another (in this case me and a former partner) and knowing that it will ultimately end."
Recorded at Lumber Yard Recording under the tutelage of Ace Enders (The Early November) and Nik Bruzzese (Man Overboard), Perfectly Temporary is set to be released on September 6th, 2019. For additional information, or to pre-order the album, please visit: LiveWell.bandcamp.com.
Live Well is an emotional punk band from the greater New York area. The band was started by Paul Masbad and Max Johl after traveling the country together in late 2017. In late April 2018 Live Well released First Demos and have been playing and writing relentlessly ever since.
With a full length completed, Live Well headed to Lumber Yard Recording studios to work with Ace Enders (The Early November) and Nik Bruzzese (Man Overboard) to record their debut album in August 2018. The band - comprised of Paul (guitar/lead vocals), Max Johl (guitar/vocals), Luis Castro (bass/vocals), and Neil Stafford (drums) - is excited to continue to share their nostalgic music and deep rooted lyrics with new fans through live shows.
Live Well are eagerly preparing to share their debut full-length album, Perfectly Temporary, out September 6, 2019. Pre-orders are available now at LiveWell.bandcamp.com .
For More Information, please visit:
Website: www.livewell.bandcamp.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/livewellbandny
Twitter: www.twitter.com/livewellband
Instagram: www.instagram.com/livewellband
Perfectly Temporary Tracklisting:
1. Regret
2. Beach Time
3. Bed
4. Drunk
5. Coked Out
6. Lying
7. Broad Street
8. Seeds
9. No Escape
10. Drive-Thru
11. Cardigan
12. Cool Bands
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