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Self Discipline – One of the hallmarks of Leadership

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on May 28, 2018 by Peter FransMay 22, 2022

A good definition of Self Discipline is this:

 “Self discipline is the ability to make yourself do what you should do when you should do it, whether you feel like it or not.”

To lead, leaders are so committed with their visions that they make themselves do what they should do under any circumstances.

The good thing about this is that leadership is a decision, is a commitment, is an attitude. Self discipline is like the horse you ride to achieve things, to move people, to communicate, to go the extra mile.

Your job is to “tame” that horse to help you achieve your goals and vision.

Another way to see self discipline is not letting your emotions or hard feelings take on you. A self disciplined person controls himself or herself, because he or she knows that only by doing the things that is committed to, is the way to achieve his or her vision.

Every Great leader has shown tons of self discipline in the key areas of their lives. Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr, Gandhi, Soekarno, Lee Kuan Yew, Churchill, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Charles de Gaulle and so on.

Self discipline is essential to leadership, you can’t pretend to be a leader, if you don’t have some discipline in your life. After all, you are a model for others, and people looks for discipline in the core foundation of their leaders.

To me, discipline is the flip side of commitment. People with high levels of self discipline most of the time have a tremendous self esteem because they’re committed in all they do. They don’t lose time on things they don’t want. They appreciate their time, and other’s too.

Fortunately Self discipline is an ability that can be learned.

(Peter Frans – Principal Consultant)

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Posted in Human Resources Management, Leadership, Management Articles | Tagged Leadership, Personal Development, Self Discipline

Reasons To Change A Corporate Culture

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on February 20, 2016 by Peter FransApril 22, 2022

Changing a corporate culture is an option to be selected only after a thorough analysis of the existing culture. Before rushing in to change things it is necessary to understand the culture as it exists now, and to be clear about where you want it to go. In a large organization, shifting the culture is like turning a battleship. The captain should plan well in advance, have ample power, have enough time and space. Here are some reasons you might … Continue reading →

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Posted in General Management, Human Resources Management, Leadership, Strategic Management | Tagged Change Management, HR Management, Leadership, Organization Development, Strategic Management

I own the problem

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on February 6, 2013 by Peter FransApril 22, 2022

It is easy to be a winner when the sun shines, and when you are in love and all is well. In reality it is much harder in the face of persistent problems and difficulties. On those days we tend to blame the government, the weather, rising prices and all the people around us. Anything and everything that is available that is available can be, an probably will be, blamed. It is a help at this stage if you recognize … Continue reading →

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Posted in Human Resources Management, Leadership, Problem Solving & Decision Making | Tagged Customer Service, HR Management, Leadership, Personal Development

An Effective Leader Is Courageous

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on January 29, 2013 by Peter FransApril 1, 2023

  Courage is the intangible leadership quality of which greatness is made. It is demonstrated when a person endures severe pressure, conflict or adversity with grace and dignity. All exceptional leaders seem to have their fair share of it. How does someone acquire courage? There is no simple formula for doing so. Nevertheless, I have come to the conclusion that an individual’s continued courage under trying circumstances comes from spiritual strength. As Cicero said, “A man of courage is also … Continue reading →

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Posted in Human Resources Management, Leadership | Tagged General Management, Leadership, Peter Frans

Leadership : Visioning

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on December 10, 2012 by Peter FransOctober 4, 2018

“Where there is no vision, the people perish” (King Solomon) As a Leader your thinking skills can be considered directional skills because they set the direction for your organization. They provide vision, purpose and objectives. These are your eyes to the future, allowing you to recognize the need for change, when to make it, how to implement it, and how to manage it. You find vision by reaching for any available reason to change, grow, and improve – find something that … Continue reading →

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Posted in General Management, Leadership, Strategic Management | Tagged HR Management, Leadership, Visioning

Strategic, Administrative & Operating Decisions

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on December 2, 2012 by Peter FransAugust 8, 2016

From a decision viewpoint the overall problem of the business of the firm is to configure and direct the resources-conversion process in such way as to optimize the attainment of its objectives. Since this calls for a great many distinct and different decisions, dividing the total decision ‘space’ into several distinct categories can facilitate a study of the overall decision process. One approach is to construct three categories: Strategic-, Administrative-, and Operating decisions. Each related to a different aspect of … Continue reading →

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Posted in General Management, Leadership, Strategic Management | Tagged General Management, Leadership, Problem Solving & Decision Making

Jumping To Conclusion

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on October 27, 2012 by Peter FransAugust 8, 2016

A newspaper article told of a man who was walking toward an open subway car when he felt a body brush by him.  Instinctively, he reached for his pocket and discovered he didn’t have his wallet.  Shouting and running, he grabbed the person who had bumped against him. He tugged wildly at the stranger’s sleeve, trying to stop him from escaping into the departing subway. The subway door slammed shut, but not before he had ripped off the suspected pick-pocket’s … Continue reading →

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Posted in Leadership, Problem Solving & Decision Making | Tagged HR Management, Jumping To Conclusion, Leadership, People Management, Problem Solving & Decision Making

An Effective Leader is Decisive !

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on April 6, 2012 by Peter FransAugust 8, 2016

Decision-making is a basic ingredient of leadership. It is not important whether the leader actually comes up with the proposed actions or simply endorses them. The key is that the leader does make decisions. He or she overcomes the fear of failing or being second-guessed. A leader gathers as many facts as possible, consults with stakeholders and then decided on a course of actions. Once the decision is made the effective leader does not waste time on second thoughts. The … Continue reading →

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Posted in General Management, Leadership | Tagged HR Management, Leadership, People Management, Peter Frans

Problem Solving & Decision Making

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on July 23, 2009 by Peter FransJuly 27, 2023

INTRODUCTION You most probably have heard the old cliché “there are no problems, only opportunities.’ This might sound like pie-in-the-sky optimism to anyone stuck in the middle of a difficult puzzle or a stressful people problem. However, by using the proven, logical problem-solving and decision-making system, you indeed can create opportunities from problems. Additionally, the biggest problem-solving mistake is dealing with the symptoms of a problem rather than its “root causes.” Sometimes, even the “experts” don’t find the fundamental reason … Continue reading →

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Posted in Leadership, Problem Solving & Decision Making | Tagged General Management, Leadership, Peter Frans, Problem Solving & Decision Making

Human Relations & Motivation

PFR Interim Management Services Posted on August 13, 2005 by Peter FransSeptember 5, 2017

Anton, a technical specialist at a Pharmaceutical Company, left his manager’s office and walked back to his desk. He sat there quietly for a moment staring at the window wall that faced the area he shared with several other technicians. Suddenly, Anton picked up the heavy urn that held the dozens of colored pens he used in his work. As his colleagues looked up from their desks, Anton dumped the pens on the floor and smiled at them. He stood … Continue reading →

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Posted in Human Resources Management, Leadership | Tagged HR Management, Human Relations, Human Relations & Motivation, Leadership, Motivation, People Management, Peter Frans

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