Positive Leadership

Positive leadership is a leadership approach that focuses on creating a positive and supportive work environment where employees feel valued and respected. Positive leaders are optimistic, enthusiastic, and inspiring. They set a clear vision for their team and motivate their employees to achieve their goals.

Jon Gordon is a bestselling author and speaker who is known for his work on positive leadership. In his book, The Power of Positive Leadership, Gordon argues that positive leaders are more successful than negative leaders. He cites research that shows that positive leaders create more engaged and productive teams, and achieve better results.

Gordon identifies several key principles of positive leadership, including:

• Vision: Positive leaders have a clear vision for the future and they are able to communicate that vision to their team.
• Optimism: Positive leaders are optimistic about the future and they believe in their team's ability to achieve their goals.
• Enthusiasm: Positive leaders are enthusiastic about their work and they are able to generate excitement in their team.
• Relationship building: Positive leaders build strong relationships with their team members and they create a supportive work environment.
• Empowerment: Positive leaders empower their team members to make decisions and to take ownership of their work.

The Benefits of Positive Leadership

• Positive leaders create a more engaged and productive workforce. Employees who feel valued and respected are more likely to be engaged and productive. Positive leaders create a positive work environment where employees feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and taking risks.
• Positive leaders are better able to handle challenges and change. Positive leaders have a more optimistic outlook and they are better able to motivate their team members during difficult times. They are also more likely to see change as an opportunity for growth and development.
• Positive leaders are more successful in the long term. Research has shown that positive leaders achieve better results in the long term. They are also more likely to attract and retain top talent.

I believe that everyone can be a positive leader. It doesn't matter what your position or title is. You can start by being more positive and enthusiastic in your own work. You can also build stronger relationships with your colleagues and empower them to do their best work.

If you are interested in becoming a more positive leader, here are a few tips:

• Be optimistic and enthusiastic. Positive leaders have a positive outlook and they are able to generate excitement in their team members.  This doesn't mean that they ignore the problems of the present, but they always look into the future with optomism.
• Build strong relationships. Relationships make life rich and make teams work.  That's why positive leaders build strong relationships with their team members and they create a supportive work environment.
• Celebrate successes and empower teammates. Positive leaders recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of their team members and empower their team members to make decisions and to take ownership of their work.
• Provide regular feedback. Positive leaders provide regular feedback to their team members, both positive and negative.
• Be a good role model.  Positive leaders set a good example for their team members. They are honest, ethical, and respectful.

Positive leadership is a journey, not a destination. It takes time and effort to become a more positive leader. But the benefits are worth it. Positive leaders create more engaged and productive teams, and they achieve better results.

For more on Positive Leadership, check out this conversation between Jon Gordon and Craig Groeschel  with the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.  Lead your team to engage with the podcast content by downloading the Positive Leadership doc.