It’s because they know the little things are actually the big things.
“Can you do things the right way when nobody is watching?
Can you pay attention to details when nobody will care if you don’t?
Can you do what you said you’d do especially when you don’t feel like it and an excuse is justified?
That’s the difference between average and great.”
-Ray Zingler on Twitter
One of the most important areas of my life is service related.
I deeply desire to serve others mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
I don’t claim to be the most “qualified” or talented when it comes to always saying the right things at the right times, but I work at putting myself in positions to fill voids for others.
I know that in order to be most effective in filling voids and servicing the needs of others, I must, most importantly, lead by example.
I can’t just talk the talk without walking the walk when authenticity is the name of the game.
I think the most fundamental difference between average leaders and Great leaders is personal ethics related.
“Can you do things the right way when nobody is watching?”
Of course you can do it when the lights are on, the cameras are out and you know “they” are watching.
But what about when nobody is watching and it’s just you? Are you acting the same way you would if there were eyes on you? Most average ones aren’t, but the Great ones are.
“Can you pay attention to details when nobody will care if you don’t?”
You can get away with. It doesn’t really matter. Nobody will notice anyway. What’s the big deal?
That’s the mindset of average leaders. They are on when they need to be on, but they turn off when they can get away it.
The Great ones understand that the details are ESSENTIAL regardless of the audience or lack therof.
“Can you do what you said you’d do especially when you don’t feel like it and an excuse is justified?”
You’re tired. It’s rainy. You don’t feel too good. You’ve already done enough work, an excuse not to do what you said you’d do is merited, plus, again, nobody will care if you don’t.
The average ones will axe that personal commitment because it’s justified.
The Great ones know that sticking to their commitments in spite of the friction is EXACTLY what separates them.
You want to be great for others?
It starts with an obligation to greatness for yourself.
Greatness isn’t hard. It just requires commitment and accountability.
Especially when nobody is watching.
