How can you connect your own DOTs!?

You can't change past DOTs, but present DOTs are at your service - Dr V V Rao 

You need to stimulate your own awareness of leadership in all aspects to connect your DOTs. Top seven DOTs most of the greatest leaders mastered them and connected them flawlessly U TOO can do it.

That means being aware when it is required in a given situation and aware when it is lacking. It is also entails an awareness of the changing requirements of your own dream which will deepen your awareness of the importance of good leadership if free men and women are co-operative effectively.

You need to establish your understanding of the principles, requirements and /or functions of leadership. The poor leadership of many can be attributed, in part or full to ignorance. No one ever told you the functions of leadership. So you miss out some important factor. A good leader understands the whole spectrum of leadership behavior, and knows when a given function is required.

You need to develop your skills in providing the necessary functions. You shall learn nothing about leadership unless you make a conscious effort to Connect UR DOTS to your real life experience. It is essential to bear in mind that people learn by the interaction of principle, theory, experience and practice. Your practical knowledge gained from both observation of actual leaders and your own practical experience, must be brought to bear in a constructively critical way to accomplish your dream to become a good leader.

A survey of 75 top leaders carried out by American business journal Fortune listed fifteen executive qualities. 1.Objectivity, 2.Decisiveness, 3.Dedication, 4.Dependability, 5.Drive, 6.Energy, 7.Initiative, 8.Emotional stability, 9.Fairness, 10.Foresight, 11.Human relations skill, 12.Integrity, 13.Judgment, 14.Cooperation & 15.Ambition. Are these so simple to attain and posses ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ and both why?

Some people are born leaders, some people become leaders, and some have leadership thrust upon them. The art of good leadership is highly prized, and demands a keen ability to appraise, understand and inspire people around.

How one can connect these important 7DOTS?

First DOT:According to Burns, when "leaders and followers make each other to advance to a higher level of moral and motivation" through the strength of their vision and personality, leaders are able to inspire followers to change expectations, perceptions, and motivations to work towards common goals.

Second DOT:When you are focusing on the role of supervision, organization and team performance. People perform their best when the chain of command is definite and clear.

Third DOT:Your behavior can be conditioned according to this school of thought behavior can be studied in a systematic and observable manner with no consideration of internal mental states. As Watson's suggests, that any person could potentially be trained to perform any task, regardless of things like genetic background, personality traits, and internal thoughts [John B. Watson]

Fourth DOT:Your leadership can also be very much participative through which members can take a more participative role in the decision-making process. Researchers have found that this learning style is usually one of the most effective and lead to higher productivity, better contributions from group members, and increased group morale.

Fifth DOT:You can be an autocratic and an authoritarian leader you can have control over all decisions and little input from others. Autocratic leadership can be beneficial in some instances, such as when decisions need to be made quickly without consulting with a large group of people.

Sixth DOT:Use and utilize your strengths as much as possible be as you and believe in yourself. People may want to describe you as intelligent, honest, and brave as Major characteristics. [Gordon] for this you have to be true to yourself.

Seventh DOT:The world's most famous leaders such as Abraham Lincoln, Julius Caesar, Mahatma Gandhi, and Alexander the Great helped us learn from them. Herbert Spencer suggested that the leaders were products of the society in which they lived. Can they re-create themselves in these circumstances? Firmest answer would be ‘NO’. In today’s circumstances and environment you have a better chance to become a game changer.

As individuals you start connecting all SEVEN DOTS day in and day out every aspect of life you will notice that you are becoming a better and better as a leader and as a person.

General Robert E. Lee was one of the finest military Leaders in the American Civil War. At the outset both sides sought him as their commander-in-chief. In the three day battle of Gettysburg any hope of victory for the South suffered a severe setback. The decisive point came when an attack led by one of Lee’s subordinates, failed. An eyewitness was present when news of this disaster reached Lee. His face did not show the slightest disappointment, care or annoyance, and he addressed to every soldier he met a few words of encouragement. ‘All will come right in the end’, we will talk it over afterwards. And to a Brigade Commander speaking angrily of the heavy losses of his men: ‘Never mind, General all this has been my fault. It is I who lost this fight, and you must help me out of it the best way you can.’  

As a leader he has his Calmness in Action and failure can connect a DOT too.