October 2011 “It’s All about TRUST”
Ellen Castro’s Newsletter

In a world of doom and gloom, people want a hope and a future. Energizing leaders provide both by igniting hearts and minds with the possibilities for greatness. Energizing leaders create cultures where trust abounds and authentic conversations happen. People are engaged and innovative - thriving in a world of surviving. Top talent is knocking on their door, “Hire me!”

Energizing leaders’ essentials include:

• Having an optimistic, constructive mindset. They focus on the possibilities and opportunities rather than the problems and obstacles.
  
  
• Exhibiting an intact sense of self-esteem. You hear, “I made a mistake.” “You are right.” “I don’t know, but will find out.” Humility.
  
  
• Making positive self-corrections. They love feedback and do not get defensiveness when challenged. In fact, they say “tell me more.” They internalize the feedback and make appropriate changes. There is no “them.”

Energizing leaders where trust and results soar:

• Give encouragement, praise and positive feedback. “Yes, we can.” “You matter. Because of you, we will...” “Thank you!”
  
  
• Have authentic conversations. “What do you think?” “What have we learned from this?” “How can I help you succeed?”
  
  
• Drive accountability by giving constructive, instructive feedback backed by consequences when appropriate.


• Ignite the souls of the people they serve by being an enthusiastic role model instead of preaching and droning on.
  
  
• Smile when they talk about their colleagues, their customers and the future!

Of course, these awesome leaders for thriving and greatness are grounded in character and competence J.

Who are these awesome leaders? YOU if you choose!

Go forth and energize! Everything matters, everything counts, someone is always watching.

Simply survivng? Get energized? Call Ellen today.

Ellen’s People Smarts blog energizes the depleted! Go to http://trustellen.blogspot.com/.

Free Trust and Thriving Model. Visit www.ellencastro.com to download. She can be reached at 214-750-7718 or ellen@ellencastro.com.

Ellen Castro is a global trusted advisor for Fortune 500 companies and a people smarts coach to thousands for achieving greater success through TRUST. TRUST is the differentiator.

Ellen holds an MEd from Harvard University and an BBA and MBA from SMU where she currently serves as an instructor for the Business Leadership Center. Her first book, Spirited Leadership … 52 Ways to Build Trust on the Job is used by leaders around the world to energize self and others to GREATNESS!

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Thriving and greatness ALWAYS begins with you!