Daniel Lovelace is a CEO, Partner at Barista Alley Coffee Co. based in Taylors, South Carolina, United States, North America. Leadership Principles I Live By: (Thank you to Michael Ivey for introducing me to Coach Dick Vermeil's Seven Common Sense Leadership Principles) 1. Make sure people know you care about them If you want to win over someone, you must first win over their hearts. People care about those who care about them. When a person feels valued, they maintain a passion to succeed over a longer period of time. 2. Be a good example The most important influence in a person’s life is someone worthy of emulation. People gain confidence when they see and feel it in their leaders. There is a difference between impressing people and impacting people. 3. Create an atmosphere that people enjoy working in Employee’s attitudes are directly related to the quality of the atmosphere you create for them. Believe in your people and they will believe in you and themselves. There are three ingredients for success: recognition, appreciation, praise. 4. Define, delegate, then lead Define your vision and sell it with passion. Focus on your strengths; delegate to others based on their strengths and talents. People don’t always remember what you said or did, but they will always remember how you made them feel. 5. Bring emotional and physical energy to the workplace Energy is contagious; you can transfer it to others. High-energy leaders harness the collective energy of their people. Encourage your employees to leave behind something they are good at for something they might be able to do better. 6. Build relationships as you implement your process, vision, and value system Get your people working as a team because talent alone will not get it done; solid relationships can be the difference maker. You cannot lead someone if they do not trust you. People are compelled to return to you the feelings you create in them. 7. Establish credibility by being sincere, believable, and trustworthy If you have integrity, nothing else matters; if you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters. Be supportive in tough times; great leaders are a never-ending source of inspiration. Never allow greed to overpower you.
Current Position: CEO, Partner
Company: Barista Alley Coffee Co.
Location: Taylors, South Carolina, United States, North America
Social: Professional profiles available
Network: Extensive professional connections