The Leadership Secrets of SANTA CLAUS

Mchapp
Mchapp Member Posts: 95
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I just finished a really good book - and wanted to share with you! I am a staff partner for the American Cancer Society - and also a Colon Cancer Survivor....I drank the "purple punch" for years....little did I know how important it would become in my own personal life...

The Secret Leaderships of Santa Claus is posted on my wall in my office... is helps me remember WHAT & WHO is important in my job with the Society...and my life.....

I hope you enjoy these 8 points and the words to remember.....

The Leadership Secrets of SANTA CLAUS

1. BUILD A WONDERFUL WORKSHOP
Make The Mission The Main Thing
Focus On Your People As Well As Your Purpose
Let Values Be Your Guide
2. CHOOSE YOUR REINDEER WISELY
Promote & Delegate The Right Ones… For The Right Reasons
Go For The Diversity Advantage
3. MAKE A LIST & CHECK IT TWICE
Plan Your Work
Work Your Plan
Make The Most Of What You Have
4. LISTEN TO THE ELVES
Open Your Ears To Participation
Pay Attention How You’re Perceived
Walk Awhile In THEIR Shoes
5. GET BEYOND THE RED WAGONS
Help Everyone Accept The Reality Of Change
Remember: The Volunteers Are Really In Charge
Teach “The Business” Of The Business
6. SHARE THE MILK & COOKIES
Help Them See The Differences They Make
Do Right By Those Who Do Right
Expand The Reinforcement Possibilities
7. FIND OUT WHO’S NAUGHTY & NICE
Confront Performance Problems… Early
Coach “The Majority In The Middle”
Don’t Forget “The Super Stars”
8. BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE
Set The Example
Establish Guidelines & Accountability
Remember That Everything Counts

Santa Clauses ~ Words To Remember

People need me… they depend on me. We’re doing something important here… and knowing that gives me the energy to carry the sack, lead the pack, and to keep coming back.

Just how do I keep everyone, including myself, on track and motivated throughout each long year - - - all for one night’s big splash? The answer is basic & simple: through an unwaivering and uncompromising focus on OUR MISSION.

You can’t possibly focus on your mission without also focusing on the folks that make your mission happen.

It seems to me that what makes a workshop special and wonderful is not walls and ceilings, but what happens inside those walls and under those ceilings… it’s not how a workshop stands, but what it stands FOR that makes it special.

Nothing motivates people more than knowing they’re making a difference.

Being good means being good all the time… there are no time-outs… no crossing your fingers behind your back. EVERYTHING counts!

My job comes with many challenges and responsibilities… but it is a necessary and important job… and it can be a rewarding one – if I do it right.

My elves and reindeer are depending on me, just as I depend on them… I cannot let them down.

I can never forget that getting big things done all year long isn’t about magic… it’s about leadership.

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  • trainer
    trainer Member Posts: 241
    #2
    Santa's Leadership
    Those were eight great points. Was that also the name of the book? Thanks for sharing.
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #3
    Thanks, Michelle
    Thanks, Michelle!

    I actually met Santa Claus this past year - his schedule was kinda' busy so he dubbed me Santa Craig and told me to make some special deliveries for him - he even lent me a couple of his reindeer - we went all over the United States and across the border to Canada, and we rode the warm winds to the Hawaiian islands as well - what a trip that was.

    We passed out Christmas CDs to so many of our Semi;nation family and brough some joy into their lives, if only for a brief moment. I had my own workshop at home to do this - and a couple of Santa's elves on the assembly line helping me put it all together.

    But all kidding aside, that was one of the most wonderful experiences in my life - to be able to play Santa Craig and pass out some goodie baskets to so many deserving people on this board. It brought joy and camaraderie to the board - and took everyone's mind off their cancers for a spell - really rewarding. And it was so much fun to read everyone's responses and have them tell you that they were playing the music in their homes and it was part of the holidays - doesn't get much better than that, eh?

    Trainer got one too - and he even offered to help this Texas Santa if we do that again...he's a proud elf as well, LOL:)

    After that, I hung up my red suit, and turned it back over to Santa - his job is mighty indeed!

    Thanks for your thoughts - great talking to you! Thank you so much for your kind words on my recent posts - meant alot...glad to see you doing well...I remember well when I first talked to you and the apprehensions and feelings you had at that time. To see you come through it, does warm one's heart - even an ol'Grinch like me, LOL:)

    -Craig
  • Mchapp
    Mchapp Member Posts: 95
    #4
    Sundanceh said:

    Thanks, Michelle
    Thanks, Michelle!

    I actually met Santa Claus this past year - his schedule was kinda' busy so he dubbed me Santa Craig and told me to make some special deliveries for him - he even lent me a couple of his reindeer - we went all over the United States and across the border to Canada, and we rode the warm winds to the Hawaiian islands as well - what a trip that was.

    We passed out Christmas CDs to so many of our Semi;nation family and brough some joy into their lives, if only for a brief moment. I had my own workshop at home to do this - and a couple of Santa's elves on the assembly line helping me put it all together.

    But all kidding aside, that was one of the most wonderful experiences in my life - to be able to play Santa Craig and pass out some goodie baskets to so many deserving people on this board. It brought joy and camaraderie to the board - and took everyone's mind off their cancers for a spell - really rewarding. And it was so much fun to read everyone's responses and have them tell you that they were playing the music in their homes and it was part of the holidays - doesn't get much better than that, eh?

    Trainer got one too - and he even offered to help this Texas Santa if we do that again...he's a proud elf as well, LOL:)

    After that, I hung up my red suit, and turned it back over to Santa - his job is mighty indeed!

    Thanks for your thoughts - great talking to you! Thank you so much for your kind words on my recent posts - meant alot...glad to see you doing well...I remember well when I first talked to you and the apprehensions and feelings you had at that time. To see you come through it, does warm one's heart - even an ol'Grinch like me, LOL:)

    -Craig

    Santa Craig
    I remember all the posts that you were doing this for the Holiday! You certainly are Santa Craig!

    I am very greatful to have met you here - and all of your kind words thruout my journey - you got me to this point - and I can never repay you for your wisdom and "cheerleader" qualities!
    You ROCK Craig!

    I just love these points -
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #5
    Mchapp said:

    Santa Craig
    I remember all the posts that you were doing this for the Holiday! You certainly are Santa Craig!

    I am very greatful to have met you here - and all of your kind words thruout my journey - you got me to this point - and I can never repay you for your wisdom and "cheerleader" qualities!
    You ROCK Craig!

    I just love these points -

    "Paid in Full"
    Well, Michelle

    You JUST DID!

    You're a sweetheart!

    HO HO HO!
    -Santa Craig

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