Leadership Skills

Reduce the Bills

Leadership and the six core needs refer to the idea that effective leaders are able to understand and address the fundamental needs of their followers.

The six core needs were originally identified by Anthony Robbins, a well-known author and motivational speaker. They include:

1. Certainty

People have a basic need for stability, safety, and predictability in their workplace. Leaders who can provide a sense of security and establish clear expectations can help their followers feel more certain and confident.

2. Variety

On the other hand, people also need variety, novelty, and change to feel engaged and stimulated. Leaders who can introduce new challenges or opportunities for growth can help their followers feel more fulfilled.

3. Significance

People need to feel that their lives have meaning and that they are valued. Leaders who recognize and acknowledge the contributions of their followers can help them feel more significant.

4. Connection

People are social creatures and need to feel connected to others. Leaders who foster a sense of community and encourage collaboration can help their followers feel more connected and supported.

5. Growth

People have a natural desire to learn, develop, and improve. Leaders who provide opportunities for growth and development can help their followers achieve their full potential.

6. Contribution

People also need to feel that they are making a meaningful contribution to something larger than themselves. Leaders who can align their followers’ personal goals with the goals of the group or organization can help them feel more fulfilled and motivated.

By understanding and addressing these six core needs, leaders can create a more positive and productive work environment, foster greater loyalty and commitment among their followers, and ultimately achieve greater success. This book talks about how leaders can implement structure and systems to meet the needs of their team members without adding another ‘full time’ task list to their to-do list.

What others have to say…

“My leadership knowledge before reading this book was very limited. I felt anxious & uncertain on how to lead a team. This book has opened me up to a whole new lease of life, leadership & way of thinking. It’s taught me to have very clear intentions from the start and to lead by example, be calm and stay professional at all times. Now I’ve learnt to install trust in my team and how to empower them to make their own decisions. This book has a wealth of knowledge for all people from any profession from a beginner like myself to the strongest leaders out there. I regularly refer back to the book to continue to learn and further develop my leadership skills. Thank you Lisa Wiking for helping me create a positive strong mindset.”

Ben Cooper

Construction Manager, Metricon

“Reading “Leadership Skills Reduce the Bills” couldn’t have come at a better time. I definitely feel I was missing some key leadership ‘tools’, and was in need of some motivation and new skills to take my business to the next level. I was getting frustrated and stressed that my team we unable perform how I needed them to in order to bring our business back to profit. I implemented each skill taught in the book with my team and with that things started to change. I believe what really shines through in this book is the ‘how’. I have read numerous other leadership books and the common theme is just the ‘what’ you need to do and not the ‘how’ or the action you should take. Lisa has done a brilliant job of teaching me what actions I need to take in order to change key areas of my leadership to see results and for that I will be forever grateful. One of the key areas I focused on was the environment in my business. My team were constantly focusing on the negatives, things they were unable to control and as a result weren’t seeing any positive outcomes. After reading this book and putting into action a few of the strategies Lisa taught me, the team is much more focused on the present and the future of the business and the opportunities we have. It’s a really refreshing feeling and most of all it’s exciting! This book is a must have on every leaders reading list. Well done Lisa, such an inspiration.”

Stephanie McClounan

Team Leader, Escape Travel