Part III of having a ROCKin' attitude is consistency. Here are the 10 Commandments of Upside Leadership which are all about the power of influence.

1. Thou shalt recognize the importance of others.
2. Thou shalt listen to other viewpoints.
3. Thou shalt build relationships.
4. Thou shalt honor self first, family second, and work third.
5. Thou shalt remember that life is change but growth is optional.
6. Thou shalt be honest in all dealings, personally and professionally.
7. Thou shalt create a vision that is built on giving back.
8. Thou shalt fully comprehend the meaning of discipline, commitment, and choice.
9. Thou shalt practice the art of saying “I don’t know” if thou does not know.
10. Thou shalt share enthusiasm and excitement with others.

And, thou shalt be consistent, despite the world around you.

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Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. – Bill Bradley

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Since the second facet in having an attitude that rocks is openness, I thought it would be good to share my resources on communication.

Open and honest communication is essential to fostering teamwork and you guessed it, building relationships (facet #1). Without it, employees lose focus, loyalty to the group weakens, and conflicts arise. In personal relationships, people make up what they do not know which can be disastrous to marriages and families.

As with other leadership principles, you set the tone: Model the behavior you want to see by being open and honest with others.

Whether it is delivering timely, specific praise, or constructive criticism, it is important to let people know where they stand.

Having an attitude that rocks means understanding that while conflict is normal and part of life, holding crucial conversations when necessary will help make the situation easier than ignoring it will.

Lastly, listen to another point of view, focusing on the issue, without assigning blame. Work towards a resolution that’s always best for the organization, not for necessarily for one individual.

Being open and honest isn’t always easy, but the benefits pay high dividends in the long run.

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“You must remember,” a wise person once told me, “that the shadow of your influence will fall across somebody’s path every day of your life. It’s up to you what kind of example you will be and what kind of influence you will have.”
- Calvin Louis Fudge

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