Summary ~ The Way of the Shepherd

Chapter Five: THE STAFF OF DIRECTION

• Know where you're going, get out in front, and keep your flock on the move.
• When directing, use persuasion rather than coercion.
• Give your people freedom of movement, but make sure they know where the fence line is. Don't confuse boundaries with bridles!
• When your people get in trouble, go and get them out.
• Remind your people that failure isn't fatal!

Summary ~ The Way of the Shepherd

Chapter Four: MAKE YOUR PASTURE A SAFE PLACE

• Keep your people well informed.
• Infuse every position with importance.
• Cull chronic instigators from the flock.
• Regularly rotate the sheep to fresh pastures.
• Reassure the sheep by staying visible.
• Don't give problems time to fester.

This is one of the things that drives me to do what I do!

Take a few minutes to watch this important report. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cY9ziT0Uw8. Then visit: http://www.bemomfirst.com/ and see what you can do to join me in making your home safe for your family.

Summary ~ The Way of the Shepherd

Chapter Three: HELP YOUR SHEEP IDENTIFY WITH YOU

• Build trust with your followers by modeling authenticity, integrity, and compassion.


• Set high standards of performance.


• Relentlessly communicate your values and sense of mission.


• Define the cause for your people and tell them where they fit in.


• Remember that great leadership isn't just professional; it's personal.

Summary ~ The Way of The Shepherd

Chapter Two: DISCOVER THE SHAPE OF YOUR SHEEP

• Your choice of sheep can make flock management easier or harder


• Start with healthy sheep, or you'll inherit someone else's problems.


• Know the SHAPE of your sheep to make sure they're in the right fold.

These thoughts are transforming my business and my management style. How about you? Chapter 3 summary coming soon.

Rereading THE WAY OF THE SHEPHERD

I'm rereading The Way of The Shepherd 7 Ancient Secrets to Managing Productive People. It's a great book by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak. Going to start blogging the lessons I'm learning a chapter at a time.
Chapter One: KNOW THE CONDITION OF YOUR FLOCK

• Follow the status of your people as well as the status of the work.
• Get to know your flock, one sheep at a time.
• Engage your people on a regular basis.
• Keep your eyes and ears open, questions, and follow through.

Now to start applying these things!

Starting early with her new teeth!

This is our granddaughter little Tess. She's using her new toothbrush. Love it that she's starting early to take good care of her teeth.