3 tips - How to attract leaders

"It's the finish not the start that counts in life" - some wise person.

How to attract leaders:
Tip #1:

Managers find the right answer while leaders ask the right question. Asking the right question is more important as it'll lead to the right answer.

When a chef asks his fish monger, "When did you receive the fish?", this is the wrong question. For fish that is actually trucked in versus flown in there is a difference of up to two days. Instead the right question is, "When was the fish caught?"

When a frustrated manager asks me, "Why are all servers so lazy/lack work ethic in Toronto?", this is the wrong question. For the versatile leader doesn't worry about a classic problem that applies to every industry but instead asks, "How do I attract the top ten-percentile into our organization?" or "What are the motivating factors that would get them to take us seriously?" This leader knows that talent is available in the market place but just not currently working for them.

Tip #2:

We often forget about the other two R's of the Environment, Reuse and Reduce. It is popular to only focus on Recycle. Similarly, we often forget about the other two P's of business, Purpose and People. Stop making Profit the priority, start focusing on the other two P's. Be genuine in creating and consistent in championing your company's culture.

Especially in a competitive market, leaders want to stand behind a meaningful Purpose and build a team with passionate People.

Remember: People don't do what they know, they do what they feel.

Tip #3:

When asking a wine agent to recommend wine for your meal, knowing the basics of what you want - weight, style and finish - is essential for them to be successful. More importantly, scaling down to top three characteristics helps the agent zoom in on the bulls-eye.

Know what you want in a leader, write down the top three attributes. Now make sure you are these top three attributes yourself (or become them). Do not expect to attract a leader into your organization if you cannot provide the same qualities to them.

Remember: People join because of the organization and exit because of their boss.