The ancients said: "The building near the water gets the moon first." "Constantly hanging around the leader and becoming the leader's confidant can always get a lot of unexpected benefits. So how do you become a leader's henchman? The author has written a number of related articles before, and the methods and techniques are discussed in detail. However, the use of strategy techniques cannot be "carved for a sword", and only by seizing the fleeting opportunity to make a decisive move can it be possible to hit with one blow. So what are the best times to be a leader henchman? The author has repeatedly studied historical cases, combined with his own workplace experience, and believes that the following four times are the real "window period"!
First, the beginning of the new leadership
As the saying goes: "Once a son of heaven is a courtier." In order to get rid of the influence of the predecessor, the new leader will inevitably "shuffle" the original personnel relationship at the beginning of his ascension, so as to re-establish his own "backbone force" within the organization, so as to better implement his own work philosophy and safeguard his own interests. As new leaders are new (or have just changed roles), there are often vacancies in their core team. At this time, it is an excellent opportunity for those who are interested.
At this point in time, it's crucial to be proactive in demonstrating your personal competence and loyalty. Smart people will take the initiative to find various opportunities to communicate with new leaders, understand their work ideas and priorities, and express their willingness to fully cooperate. By providing the new leader with real-world valuable internal information, and completing work tasks efficiently, show your professionalism and execution, let the new leader see your value.
At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the relationship maintained with other colleagues to avoid excessive behavior in the competition and being boycotted by others. Because the new leader will first pursue the word "stability" at the beginning of his position, and will not want anyone to destroy the harmony and stability of the team. By seizing this opportunity, you may become a member of the core team of new leaders and lay a solid foundation for future career development.
The most typical case is Wei Zheng of the Tang Dynasty, who seized the urgent need of Li Shimin to establish a positive image when he had just ascended to power, and "attacked" strongly with the attitude of a good minister who "dared to give direct advice and did not avoid the powerful", and quickly surpassed Fang Xuanling and other former ministers of the Qin Palace, and became the core decision-making level in the Tang Taizong period.
Second, after the leadership has suffered a major setback
Life doesn't always have smooth sailing, even for a high-powered leader. When leaders encounter major setbacks, their feelings are often fragile and psychologically empty. At this time, those who will never give up and can give support and help in difficult times will definitely make the leaders look the other way.
If you happen to be in this situation, you need to show your loyalty and responsibility appropriately. Don't "see the wind and steer the rudder, tend to be red and step on the black", choose to stay away or stand by because of the leader's temporary predicament, but should stand firmly by the leader's side and tide over the difficulties with the leader. And actively provide advice to leaders and provide ideas and strategies to solve problems.
At the same time, it is also necessary to give emotional support and encouragement to leaders. Let the leader feel that you care about him and help the leader re-establish the confidence of "making a comeback". This relationship of trust, built in difficult times, is often very deep and long-lasting.
A typical case, in "Tianlong Babu", Qiao Feng still did not abandon the mutiny of the Great Liao Emperor Yelu Hongji when he encountered a mutiny, and finally helped the leader to quell the rebellion by exerting his outstanding personal ability. (Although the details of this story are fictitious, the author inquired about the history, and the Liao State did have similar events and Qiao Feng's prototype at that time.) ）
3. When the leader is about to make great progress
When leaders are about to make a big splash and get ready to achieve more in their work, it is often necessary for new people to emerge and bring a new atmosphere to the organization. This is also a very rare opportunity for promotion.
At this time, smart people should show their innovation ability and positive spirit in time. Take the initiative to come up with some new ideas and solutions, and make sure that your ideas are in line with the development ideas of the leader (don't go against them). According to their actual situation, undertake some challenging tasks, and prove their ability to contribute to the grand cause of leadership with practical actions.
In addition to this, you should also maintain close communication with the leader to keep abreast of the real needs and specific expectations of the leader. According to the instructions of the leader, adjust the direction and focus of your work in a timely manner. Through good cooperation with leaders, we will jointly promote the development of the organization's business.
A typical case is Wei Qing during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who was originally a low-status mounted slave, and coincided with the opportunity of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, to counterattack the Xiongnu. By demonstrating his outstanding personal ability and deep understanding of the new strategy, Wei Qing not only succeeded in achieving a class jump, but also became the military and political center of the Han Dynasty.
Fourth, the leader is about to retire before leaving office
Before the leader is about to retire and leave office, in order to pursue a safe landing, someone is often needed to escort him. This is actually a key opportunity to become a leader's henchman, but many people tend to ignore it.
At this stage, smart people should pay more attention to the details and quality of their work to ensure that all work can be carried out smoothly. It is also necessary to take every task assigned by the leader seriously and do not make any mistakes.
In addition, smart people should give their leaders meticulous care and care in life. Let leaders feel warm and cared for before leaving their jobs. This kind of thoughtful behavior will make a deep impression on the leader, and he may entrust you with various resources that he has accumulated over a long period of time.
The most typical case is Huo Guang in the later years of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, who noticed the loneliness of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty in his later years, and the fear of the young and helpless successor. As a result, he showed a cautious attitude and the ability to handle things with great responsibilities, and after losing his brother Huo Quai's support, he still managed to win the trust of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and became the minister of the government and the opposition.
All in all, seizing the best moment to become a leader's henchman requires keen insight and decisive action. At different stages, it is necessary to show their matching values and advantages according to the different needs and situations of leaders. Through continuous efforts and accumulation, we will gradually win the trust and favor of leaders, and lose no time in achieving a "gorgeous turnaround".