Instilling Discipline As a Leader

Discipline is required to be successful in anything in lifeunderstands his expectations. He isn't the most
whether it's Leading, losing weight or following rulespopular leader but he is without question the most
and regulations to name a few. So how do werespected as through his actions he demands
develop discipline?respect. Sam doesn't pound his chest or brag about
It's a daily practice of consistency and absolutelyhimself but you always know when he is on duty as
refusing to look the other way for any reason orhe practices what he preaches.
excuse that you may consider. Is it possible for onePeople respect that he has been observed tactfully
leader to enforce discipline and another's failure tocorrecting people senior to him which takes courage
without confusing your team? Yes, the leader that isand character. The key being he doesn't ask anyone
consistent with expectations can make it workto follow any rules that he doesn't follow himself. A
regardless of what others do. If you have read anyfew examples being if there is a dress code or
of my articles then you know I am big on offeringspecific rules he sets the example day in and day out
examples and this article will be the same.consistently. When you follow Sam's day of work
People that work with you understand theyou always can expect everything to be done
expectations and habits of their leaders, they areproperly and walk into a great situation. When you
quite intelligent and typically follow the lead. Example'sfollow Joe's day of work it's very obvious, you can
being Joe the Leader is pretty laid back and turns hisdepend on a load of work to get prepared for the
head the other direction when he see's breakdown'sday. Sam is actually developing future leaders for
in discipline, he doesn't like confrontation and wantsadvanced responsibilities while Joe is promoting
to be popular. If you look at the respect he is given Ilaziness and extremely poor discipline.
assure you it isn't very high and like wise his resultsSo what do you think, should you be firm, fair and
reflect the same. Sam on the other hand is strict,consistent or prefer to be popular and have your
consistent and fair. He will not hesitate to make ateam probably laughing behind your back and
correction to anyone; everyone knows andprobably to your face if you look close enough.