A Blog about Leadership

Peter F. Drucker 

Peter Drucker is often referred to as the father of modern management; I prefer to think of him as the author of modern management as he wrote nearly fifty books on business and management.  He is created with predicting several of the current problems and obstacles that manager’s face today as well as notable terms like the “knowledge worker.”  Point blank, when Peter Drucker had something to say about management; great managers and leaders listen.

Leadership quote from Peter F. Drucker:
“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes… but no plans.”

3 Facets of Commitment

Commitment is the key word for ________.  You can fill in the blank with nearly anything from marriage and relationships to finding success.  Commitment is also a key word for leadership.

1. Involvement

You cannot be committed to something if you are not involved in it.  This a key point that is lost on so many leaders.  You have to be involved in what you are committed to.

2. Demonstration

You have to demonstrate what you commit to – the practice of what you preach or the walk of your talk.  If there is no demonstration of commitment, there is nothing for another to perceive or take note of.

3. Consistency

If you waver in your commitment, you are perceived as not committed and what people perceive is what people believe.  This “consistency” is in consistently demonstrating and consistently being involved; note: this is not continuous (not micromanaging), but consistent – unfailing, reliable, steady, and regular.

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