In many ways, Pope Francis has
transformed papal leadership with his willingness to depart from traditional
norms or expectations. From his access to the public -- even mastering social
media -- to his outward demonstration of the value he places on all people,
which includes inviting the homeless to eat with him and empowering his
subordinates with decision-making authority, his leadership style alone has
impressed believers and nonbelievers alike.
An effective leadership style
can make all the difference, and when it comes to your personal finances, we
hope you’ll find that we lead by giving you the information you need to take
charge of your financial future.
[CLICK HERE
to read the article, “Pope Francis, in Congress, Pleads for Unity on World’s
Woes,” from The New York Times, Sept. 24, 2015.]
Even the United States is
grappling with the issue of leadership as the two biggest parties gear up for
the 2016 presidential race. Certainly, there are various types of leadership
styles, with varying levels of success. As American voters consider who will
sit in the White House next, it’s important to recognize, too, that a style of
leadership that may have been very effective in one circumstance may not resonate
with all constituents; some may respond well while others do not.
We see this again and again
with different critiques of leaders, such as Carly Fiorina’s role as chief
executive officer of Hewlett Packard, and the soon-to-be-former Speaker of the
House, John Boehner.
Whether these critiques are
fair or not, it is undeniable that, at least for the Republican voter base, a leadership
shakeup, or a departure from “business as usual,” is attractive. The top
polling candidates for the GOP -- Donald Trump, Carly Fiorina and Ben Carson --
are newcomers to politics. None have held public office, which is traditionally
a “must” on the resume of the top elected public official in the country.
Whether their current traction in the race is sustainable or not, their lack of
experience in the public sector has helped rather than harmed the three
candidates in the polls, reflecting a growing reconsideration of what
“leadership” means.
[CLICK HERE
to read the article, “Carly Fiorina’s Legacy as CEO of Hewlett Packard,” from Harvard
Business Review, Sept. 25, 2015.]
[CLICK HERE
to read the article, “Boehner departs as least-popular speaker in three decades,”
from The Washington Post, Sept. 25, 2015.]
[CLICK HERE
to read the article, “Poll: Fiorina rockets to No. 2 behind Trump in GOP field,”
from CNN Politics, Sept. 21, 2015.]
You can also work on a personal leadership shakeup, regardless of
whether you are responsible for several people, a business, a family or just
yourself and Bubbles the goldfish. The qualities being repeated in headlines
and talking head soundbites can be equally effective within your own life,
helping you accomplish your own goals. For example, take some of the leadership
qualities of Pope Francis:
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Accessibility
-- Be available to loved ones, family, friends and colleagues.
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Compassion
-- Show others respect, no matter their circumstances.
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Empowerment
-- Vet well and trust others to make decisions on your behalf.
·
Courage
-- Sometimes the greatest risk is to speak up or act on your convictions, even
when you know you’ll go against the grain, but it is better to be authentic.
[CLICK HERE
to read the article, “5 Leadership Lessons from Pope Francis,” from Fast
Company, Sept. 25, 2015.]
Applying these qualities in your own life might help you to feel
more involved or more empowered to act. Remember, your actions today are the
beginning of your legacy and your future. And as always, if you are ready to
act in the area of finances, we are here to help.
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