Everyone today, no matter what job they hold, must improve their leadership skills. Whether you are a meeting planner, an association executive or the CEO of a large corporation, leadership is the key ingredient to organizational success. The most critical ingredient needed in all organizations today is action-oriented leadership based on a whole new set of attitudes. Uniquely equipped for this task is the innovative leader who possesses the Beatitudes of Leadership. Quo Conformity and status quo are the first steps down the staircase of business ineffectiveness.
People become comfortable doing the same things the same way, copying everyone else.
The innovative leader is always looking for ways to improve what is being done, never satisfied with just being good. In today's chaotic business environment, good is no longer good enough. The innovative leader understands that progress depends on change and change is risky. The leader creates an environment allowing people freedom to experiment and take risks without fear of reprisal. The innovative leader provides support and encouragement to his or her people even if a person fails in trying to do something new.