Leaders that have high-level skills in Positive Presence™ and the Positive Presence Behaviour Competencies of Influential Leadership, are very aware when there is a lack of accountability and therefore behave and urge others to behave, in a manner that promotes accountability. This is a simplistic view of what leaders actually do; it does not take into account the fact that not everything a leader does is worth following. So let’s revise this saying to be more specific: “Leaders lead by modeling effective behaviour.”
Leaders that have high-level skills in Positive Presence and the Positive Presence behaviour competencies of Influential Leadership, are role models of accountability. Their appropriate behaviour comes from a conscious choice to live by their conviction, to change harmful mental models, and to manage their emotions. In health care this choice extends to the way they view their enormous responsibility for other people – from the internal senior management team, to the governing board, to the employees, to the physicians and other clinical providers, to the patient population, and to the community at large.
Leadership development that focuses on the skills of Positive Presence and the Positive Presence behaviour competencies of Influential Leadership is not about abstract theories, get-rich-quick techniques, or hyped-up motivational strategies. This type of Leadership development focuses on the core disciplines – the mind skills and behavioural skills – that give us the ability to live and work at our best. The mindset and behavioural skills that shape our quality of work and life and are critical to excellence in every sphere of life. The mindset and behavioural skills that are essential to excellence and productivity on the job. The mindset and behavioural skills that are even essential to effective parenting, a fulfilling marriage, healthy families, meaningful friendships, and responsible and supportive communities.
CORPORATE HARMONY is grateful to Dr. Michael E. Frisina for his contributions to this entry.
Catherine is the President and CEO of CORPORATE HARMONY, providing virtual solutions for leadership development and organizational culture change. Her leadership and coaching experience as a Project Manager in an ever-changing, fast moving technological organization with unrelenting demands drove her to the realization that a positive mindset and strength-building behaviors are essential for today’s complex and chaotic organizational systems. CORPORATE HARMONY’s virtual platform of programs, coaching and performance measurement, is an innovative online technology of tested proprietary content. The world-class content of CORPORATE HARMONY’s Positive Presence Program develops the skill of ‘Positive Presence’ and the necessary ‘Positive Presence Behaviour Competencies’ for maintaining a positive and energized mindset and increased performance in today’s complex work environment, and leading to a culture of collaboration and connection. Catherine’s vision for Corporate Harmony is to bring the skill of “Positive Presence” to the corporate world as it becomes more complex, ambiguous and chaotic. Catherine is uniquely positioned to impact organizations’ productivity and long term success, with her powerful vision of eliminating bad stress from every workplace around the globe, bringing purpose into the people equation to promote healthy, productive and meaningful work cultures and turn the tide on the neglect of mental health on a global scale. Catherine is author of the book: “CORPORATE HARMONY – The Performance Link for Today’s Modern Organization” Catherine can be reached at: Catherine.Osborne@corporateharmony.ca or go to ‘contact us’ on our website www.corporateharmony.ca. Catherine is available for consultation, and can be reached by 519-695-3407.