Comments on Wedding Marketing and Development for the Bridal Industry - Think Splendid®: Thoughts on Leadership

Thanks for the book quote, I just got a Kindle for...

2009-12-30T20:34:39.286-05:00

Thanks for the book quote, I just got a Kindle for Christmas and just added my first book to my wish list!

Leona

Hi Liene, I so agree! I've had interns who ha...

2009-12-30T13:02:43.668-05:00

Hi Liene,

I so agree! I've had interns who have gone on to do great things, and I love that I've had something to do with that. On the other hand, I've also had negative experiences, and those are sometimes harder to swallow. Two owners of businesses in my field (locally) spent a lot of time with me when they were just 'budding' and with one in particular I spent a lot of time helping, from how to charge, where to source, what else to offer to clients, how to market, etc. I knew they would end up as a competitor, but I also want the field (floral/event design) to be a good one where people charge accurately, etc. I also just love what I do, and love sharing that knowledge, I feel we should all support each other! What frustrates me is when that ends up being such a disadvantage to MY business: despite all the free advice, encouragement and mentoring I gave, this company's owner used photos from one of my event's as her own event though I specifically asked not to, and used them on her website, her portfolio's etc. The client saw, and got very upset, and I was upset as well, more so by the fact that I felt used. The pictures on the website came down several requests later, but are still used on her portfolio, which is sad considering her own work really is very beautiful, she does not need to use my designs. I feel sad that I not only mentored her, but for a long time also sent her referrals, only to now feel a slightly sad when I see her work - it could have been a great win win for each of us to send referrals back and forth, give each other design tips,etc.
SO, my question to YOU is this: how do you balance the desire to teach/mentor (which I LOVE to do) with the risk it may bring to your company?

Hey Liene, I love your thoughts on leadership, I h...

2009-12-29T19:03:26.020-05:00

Hey Liene,
I love your thoughts on leadership, I have always believed that a leader should be more than willing and ready to serve. A person who is successful and shareso his or her incite in to what makes a success serves his or her followers with a dose of inspiration & education. As you mentioned the follower can take what they've learned and move on to make a mark on the people that will one day follow them as they lead. Thanks for sharing this note on leaders!

Hi Liene, Just dropping by in between all the holi...

2009-12-29T16:08:05.695-05:00

Hi Liene, Just dropping by in between all the holiday chaos to see what's cooking. As always, it's something great!

What a great story. It is so true, you never know ...

2009-12-29T15:20:01.101-05:00

What a great story. It is so true, you never know the people you inspire and you need to be willing to 'share the love'.

I would always take it as a compliment that somebody would want to follow in your footsteps.

Another great, thought provoking post!

Great thoughts. Leadership is like parenting, you...

2009-12-29T12:23:28.153-05:00

Great thoughts. Leadership is like parenting, you should be equipping people to function without you by the time you're done.