In today's business world, aspiring leaders must focus more on development (gardeners) rather than fixing problems (mechanics). Learn how to lead your team to success with these helpful tips from Jones Loflin, one of our top motivational keynote speakers.

1. SUCCESSFUL
LEADERS
Need To Be
Gardeners

2. “We keep bringing in
mechanics when
what we need are
gardeners.”
- PETER SENGE -

3. For awhile, leaders were
viewed as people who could
simply fix and diagnose
problems. If they couldn’t do
so, businesses would find
new “mechanics” with
seemingly better skills.

4. WITH INFORMATION SO EASILY
ACCESSIBLE, THINGS HAVE
CHANGED FOR THE BETTER.
Leadership has transformed...

5. “COMMAND AND CONTROL”
“ENGAGE AND COLLABORATE”
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6. So, what is an aspiring
leader to do to succeed in
today’s business world?

7. So how can you give yourself the
best chance to lead your team to
better results?
LEADERSHIP IS MORE ABOUT
DEVELOPMENT (GARDENER)
THAN FIXING PROBLEMS (MECHANIC)

8. START WITH GROWING
It is important to be aware of your own strengths and
weaknesses. Try constructing a record of personal
stories that focus on what motivates your best
leadership qualities – these stories should inspire
others to follow in your direction.
YOURSELF

9. “The challenge is to
understand ourselves
well enough to
discover where we can
use our leadership
gifts to serve others.”
- ANNE FUDGE -

10. People bring their minds AND hearts
to work with them – it’s very important
that you show others that you value
both. Motivational speakers can
encourage input and having
conversations about differing
opinions so that nobody feels left out.
GROW YOUR ENGAGEMENT
WITH YOUR TEAM

11. Consider each and every team
member’s unique personality,
skills and goals. This is where
leadership can be challenging.
Learn from one another so that
you all can grow together.
INTENTIONALLY
GROW OTHERS

12. U.S. businesses
spend more than
$170 billion
on leadership-based
curriculum.
ASSOCIATION FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT (ATD)

13. What type of leaders are you
growing in your business?

14. EAGLES TALENT
SPEAKERS BUREAU