The huge mistake take so many people in leadership roles make today is mistaking pressuring for leading. 

They think their role is to push, prod, and pressure their people to success. After all, they're "the boss" and that's what bosses do, right?

But using pressure to motivate people isn't good leadership!

• Constant pressure doesn't prove you're "THE BOSS."
• Constant pressure doesn't earn you respect, it builds resentment. 

And, crushing the heart and soul of your people isn't a sustainable leadership leadership strategy.

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As a leadership speaker, trainer and coach, I have worked with many people whose "juice" was completely emptied by the constant pressure, pressure, PRESSURE from their bosses. 

You might be wondering...

"What am I supposed to do then, Rommel?"

Here's the secret...

Instead of pressuring, I recommend that you to commit to being (what I call) a PERSUASIVE LEADER. 

A persuasive leader is one who can influence people to do the things they need to do, even when the people don't want to do it. 

In my leadership trainings I explain it this way; anyone can get anyone to eat a doughnut. Persuasive leaders are able to motivate their people to want to drink green (non-sugary) smoothies (even if they don't like green non-sugary smoothies.)

While there are many aspects of a persuasive leader, I'll share a couple of key ideas with you here:

One: Discover what will motivate your people

These are some questions you'll want to have answers to:

• What do your people want out of their careers? 
  
• What's important to them?
  
• What would help them feel successful?
  
• What would give them the "juice" to be excited about doing the hard things at work?

Two: Connect what you need them to do to where they want to go

Say you have an community manager that wants to be a CEO one day. And the problem you have with her is that she is not detail oriented with her paperwork, which is causing issues for her and frustration for you. 

Well, if you know that her dream is to be a CEO one day, instead of pressuring her all the time to get better with her paperwork, being a persuasive leader could look like you sitting down with her saying,

"Megan, I know that one day you'd like to be a CEO. And you know what, I believe that you can achieve that one day, AND I'd love to help you get there. One of the things that will help you on your journey is if you can really master being very detailed with your paperwork. Can I share with you some ideas that will help you create great reports?"

Get the idea?

Stop pressuring...start persuading and watch your leadership effectiveness soar!