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How to Lead Like
Leslie Knope From “Parks & Rec”
Joel Goldstein
Parks and Recreation may
have ended, but the legend of Leslie Knope still lives on.
Throughout the seven seasons of NBC’s Parks &
Rec, viewers got to know and love
the Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, Leslie Knope.
Played by Amy Poehler, Knope is perhaps the most over-eager and determined
character
to ever grace the television screen.
It’s because of this
tenacity and dedication that Leslie Knope is such an
amazing leader.
She may be a fictional character, but she is certainly a
model to look up to and aspire to.
Here are five things you can do to be a great boss and
lead like Leslie Knope.
1. Do work worth doing.
In a town as apathetic and thankless as Pawnee, Indiana,
Leslie could have given up many times, but she does work worth doing.
Her work is a constant
source of inspiration to her, her team,
and the people around her. Leslie dedicates her energies
to the places
where she can have the greatest impact and do the most
good.
2. Be passionate about progress.
Despite a seemingly never-ending stream of ethical
roadblocks along the way,
Leslie never loses sight of her goals and the needs of
the causes she is championing.
She does things because they’re the right thing to do,
not because they’re popular or easy.
This is an important leadership lesson in itself. As a
leader, you have to make hard choices –
and people won’t necessarily like them – but if you’re passionate
about progress
and if your choices come from an honest place,
then you’ll steer
your business and your team in the right direction.
3. Think of the big picture.
If you’ve ever watched an episode of Parks and Rec,
you’re well aware of the centuries-old feud between the fictional towns of
Pawnee and Eagleton. Despite this deep-seated hatred,
Leslie is willing to help the town of Eagleton during its
time of need.
She puts differences aside, reaches
out, and lifts up her neighbors.
Leslie acts for the common good, she thinks of the big
picture
and how to benefit the most people.
As a leader, it’s vital to employ this big picture
thinking. Furthermore, it’s important for leaders
to be charitable and to be active leaders
in the community. Lead by example.
Show the importance of giving where you’re able to give
and helping your community.
Under the direction of their generous leaders, the most
successful and well-respected companies participate in community outreach
programs and volunteer on a regular basis.
4. But always pay attention to the little things.
Her acute attention to detail makes Leslie the ultimate
public servant and an attentive leader
who truly connects with her team. Leslie is
hyper-organized and detail oriented,
as evidenced by her lengthy reports in thick color-coded binders on
just about everything.
She also has a habit of giving the perfect gift for each of her fictional
holidays.
By paying attention to the little things, she gets to know her staff on a personal level
and is
able to hone in on how to motivate each of them individually.
Leslie’s knack for
thoroughness means she prepares lengthy reports
that make a difference in the community and get noticed
by the higher-ups in Washington.
By paying attention to the little things,
Leslie is able
to be a better leader and an amazing colleague.
5. Care.
As viewers see in the show, Leslie takes on various
roles. She moves on to new jobs
and pursues new adventures. She knows when to move on and
how to best dedicate
her boundless stream of energy. No matter what hat she
wears or what project she’s working on, Leslie is consistent in her
efforts and in her caring. She cares about everything she does.
This notion is reflected in the quality of her work. The
best leaders care about every paper
that crosses their desks, every phone call they make, and
every person that sits in their building.
In Leslie Knope’s words, “No one achieves anything
alone.”
Your team will be a reflection of your leadership. Dare
to care. Dare to be a Leslie Knope.
Conclusion
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