Leadership is not an exclusive trait reserved for executives or officials but a universal responsibility that everyone exercises in various roles, according to top motivational speaker and author Rocky Romanella. In a recent newsletter article titled 'Always Be Humble And Kind,' Romanella, author of the bestselling business book 'Tighten The Lug Nuts,' contends that every individual influences others, whether as a parent, teacher, coach, or community member, thereby acting as a leader.
Romanella emphasizes that leadership involves a continuous pursuit of knowledge and emotional intelligence. He suggests that profound lessons often come from simple stories, songs, or personal experiences rather than solely from formal education. He shared a personal 'AHA moment' triggered by listening to country singer Tim McGraw's song 'Humble and Kind,' which he says offers a powerful inventory for evaluating one's leadership style, values, and ethics.
The song's lyrics, which encourage basic virtues like holding doors, saying please and thank you, and avoiding bitterness, prompted Romanella to reflect on a leader's legacy. He argues that leaders face constant challenges requiring honesty, perseverance, and trustworthiness. At critical decision points, individuals must choose to lead, follow, or get out of the way. Choosing to lead, according to Romanella, demands establishing a clear vision and values to earn trust, transforming into a high-character leader through lifelong learning.
Romanella's full article is available in the newsletters section of his website at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com. His book 'Tighten The Lug Nuts: The Principles Of Balanced Leadership,' which applies his over 40 years of experience at UPS, recently achieved number one bestseller status in Business Management and Business Leadership categories. The book also won first place in the Business genre of The Authors Show® 2024 Book Cover contest, with results viewable at https://wnbnetworkwest.com/index.php/book-cover-contest-2024-vote?page=1.
Romanella offers additional leadership resources through his platform. He is an official member of Forbes Business Council, with a full list of his articles available at https://www.3sixtymanagementservices.com/forbes-business-council/. He also hosts The Leadership Library Podcast, now in its eighth season, with new episodes posted every Tuesday and Thursday morning at https://tightenthelugnuts.com. The podcast covers topics like trust, soft skills, integrity, and legacy, and is also available on Apple Podcasts and https://www.buzzsprout.com/1484407.
Romanella's Balanced Leadership concepts are designed to improve effectiveness and results for leaders in any role, from business managers to educators. His website features a library of over 108 podcasts, training videos, and resources focused on 23 leadership competencies, aimed at helping organizations rebuild and grow post-pandemic. More information on his book, speaking engagements, and resources is available at https://3sixtymanagementservices.com and https://tightenthelugnuts.com.
