Do your people have Mojo?
Monday, February 28, 2011 at 2:38PM Are the people you lead on the move? Can they influence and do they have impact? This is how you know:
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What is Mojo?
Wikipedia defines Mojo as "Mojo, a slang word for self-confidence, self-esteem or sex appeal". But wait, there is more to it than that!
Executive Coach Marshall Goldsmith just published a book called "Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It".
"Mojo moves us to define who we are in a new and illuminating way! Mojo is a guidebook for the leaders of the future!" says Frances Hesselbein, Distinguished Chair of Leadership, U.S. Military Academy, West Point; winner, U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom; former CEO, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.
The four components of Mojo
According to Goldsmith Mojo is the moment when we do something that's purposeful, powerful, and positive and the rest of the world recognizes it.
There are four factors:
- Who you think you are - identity.
- What you have done lately - achievement.
- Who do other people think you are - reputation.
- What can you change, and what to let go - acceptance.
Classify your players
How about ranking the players in your team according to Mojo potential? I suggest that the ones with the highest scores are potentially your best allies and could develop into your worst enemies. If you don't have them on your side, you're in trouble. The first thing to do is assuring that they agree to the company strategy and plans.
Do you know your players with the highest Mojo potential? Do you find this concept interesting and motivating?
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