Black Belt Leadership

Jujitsu, or any martial art, begins with the student learning the fundamental moves and positions upon which more complex techniques are built. As the student learns and practices those basic techniques, he becomes more proficient; his results improve. Eventually, the student masters the technique, adds it to their repertoire and begins the process all over again with more difficult, more effective moves.

Leadership is no different; the Forged Leader advances through the ranks of leadership by learning, practicing and mastering the techniques required to advance. Just as in Jujitsu, until the leader masters the fundamentals, the most advanced and effective skills will remain beyond his grasp.

Here are the skills required for Blackbelt Leadership, in order, from most basic, to most advanced.

Level 1: White Belt – Orange Belt

Positivity
Appreciating
Complimenting
Listening
Encouraging

Level 2: Green Belt – Purple Belt
Asking for help
Forgiving
Pulling
Apology

Level 3: Brown Belt – Black Belt
Allowing others to lead
Act the Opposite
Embrace Failure

Coming soon are a series of articles examining each skill, how to use it effectively and how it fits in to your leadership arsenal.

Take the lead,

Jeremiah