This week’s Quick List* is a companion piece to our Quote of the Week:  Leadership Lone Ranger Style.

 The Lone Ranger rode the plains searching for truth and justice, which he always found by the end of each episode.   He then jumped on his horse and rode off into the sunset.

The Lone Ranger never took off his mask, which would never fly well in today’s we-must-be-transparent environment. But he looked for the truth, took action and didn’t need credit. AND – he made it clear what he stood for.   Here are 10 things The Lone Ranger stood for.

The Lone Ranger Creed

I believe:

1. that to have a friend, a man must be one.
2. that all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the power to make this a better world.
3. that God put the firewood there but that every man must gather and light it himself.
4. in being prepared physically, mentally, and morally to fight when necessary for that which is right.
5. that a man should make the most of what equipment he has.
6. that “this this government, of the people, by the people and for the people” shall live always.
7. that men should live by the rule of what is best for the greatest number.
8. that sooner or later … somewhere … somehow … we must settle with the world and make payment for what we have taken.
9. that all things change but truth, and that truth alone, lives on forever.
10. in my Creator, my country, my fellow man.

Whether you agree with each element of The Lone Ranger Creed or not…my point is that strong leaders make it clear what they believe, what they stand for and what they expect. Making it a whole lot easier – and inspiring – to follow.    Mask or not.

Whether it’s about managing mistakes or making goals or taking care of people on your team…

• do people know what you stand for?
• do they know what you expect?

Before they can know, you must know.

Do you?

Not many people do. But if more people did, we would have a lot more really good leaders who people love to follow!

The kind of leader that takes charge, makes things happen and is so inspiring that when he or she leaves, everyone says, “Who was that masked man?” (or woman).

Could it be you?

Yes – it could be.

Will it be?

That’s up to you.

Let me know if you’d like help with it.   Just send an e-mail to: Jan@BusinessClassInc.com

* This weekly feature is for managers who don’t have time or don’t want to make time to read lengthy articles or even short paragraphs. We call it a Quick List. AKA – 10 by 10 on Tuesday. 10 ( ideas or tips or questions or steps or ways to Get 2 Goal or Be a Better Manager, etc) by 10 (AM – EST) on Tuesdays. Click here if you’d like to see all Quick Lists created to date.

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