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In sitting with a group of senior government leaders, SES and GS-15s, we discussed how they could sustain their leadership agendas and make a real difference in their agencies \u2013 five rather simple, and yet essential strategies emerged:<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t aim at everything.<\/strong><\/p>\n

An overambitious agenda (too many objectives) is just as bad as no agenda. You\u2019re in a position to make a certain contribution over time, not everything. So sharpen your focus, put your long-term vision in place, and seek to accomplish a meaningful specific.<\/p>\n

Stay connected with people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be engaged with your workers and with the work they\u2019re doing. Trust them that they\u2019ll help, and be positive. 95% of the workforce is on it \u2026 don\u2019t focus on the few who are creating issues. Make it a pleasure to come to work, and help people enjoy their jobs, have some fun, and be part of the solution.<\/p>\n

Success is motivating.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Make sure you articulate the progress that\u2019s being made. Mark the milestones \u2013 identify them, speak about them, celebrate these successes and help people look forward to the next one. When you create the right environment you make it easier to achieve the results you seek.<\/p>\n

Be primal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children look to their parents for \u201clove and acceptance,\u201d and that basic need doesn\u2019t change as they grow up and go to work. So why not be the one who helps satisfy this inner hunger by being generous with your appreciation?<\/p>\n

Work for achievement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform simply means \u201cto do.\u201d You can do many tasks, and still never reach your goal. Achieve is a better word, because it indicates completion \u2013 reaching the end. A good end. It\u2019s the best way to be successful over the long-term.<\/p>\n

\u2013\u00a0Jerry Strom<\/p>\n

Twitter: @JerryRStrom<\/em>. For more information about our leadership and team development programs, please visit <\/em>http:\/\/www.JerryStrom.com<\/em><\/a> . Join the mailing list to receive new articles as they are published. This article is based on research conducted for the *\u2018The Relationships Report: The Linkage between Leadership and Relationships,\u2019 by Jerry Strom & Company, Inc. Find \u2018How Leaders Build Relationships at Work\u2019 at <\/em>http:\/\/www.jerrystrom.com\/research\/js_relationships.html<\/em><\/a> short insights on Twitter at #RelationshipsRPT<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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