RecruitTheBest Daily Digest- Becoming A Great Leader

Great leadership is all about lifelong learning. It does not stop. ‘

Leadership is dynamic; it is not static. It is driven by the changing context that is continuously shaped by our changing landscapes and further propelled by a leader’s own choice about renewal and dispelling of long-beliefs.’

Leaders make a big mistake if they become overly comfortable in a context because they’re good at it.’

Leading better begins and ends with the human dynamic at the center.’

Better leaders view adaptability as a true form of continuous learning and a means to embrace change.’

Character is powered by a leader’s core values; it reflects the depth and breadth of who they are and what they stand for in any circumstance, regardless of is demands.’

Leaders making adjustments quickly get past the hard part of feeling vulnerable or exposed or silly because it offset by the positive impact that immediately becomes obvious.’

Self-assessment leads to learning.’

Reflecting on why a certain behavior was used, why it had a negative impact or outcome, is exercising empathy and insight.’

No one leaders has all the answers – ongoing learning is the ‘breakfast of champions”

Leading teams to success means creating heroes.’

Source:

Rose M. Patten (2023). Intentional Leadership: The Big 8 Capabilities Setting Leaders Apart

What Successful Leaders Know That Others Don’t

They know That:

Leadership begins with a need, not when someone wants to fill an empty leadership position.’

If you want to make an impact in the world, you must be able to influence people.’

If you focus your attention on a need that speaks to your heart, make the most of your abilities, tap into your passion, and develop influence, you can become a leader.’

You need to earn trust before people will buy-in, and you must earn it through character and competence.’

Crisis holds the opportunity to be reborn. Difficult times can discipline us to become stronger.’

People need to be reminded of why they are doing what they do, and of the benefits that awaits them as a reward for their hard work.’

If you go into leadership with the motive to serve others, the team, and the organization, it will be hard for you to go wrong.’

If you want to be the best leader you can possibly be, no matter how much or how little natural leadership talent you possess, you need to become a serving leader.’

Good leaders think outside the box and help the team break through barriers and cover new ground.’

If you want to become a better leader, become willing to make tough choices and uncomfortable decisions.’

‘There is no downside to adding value to people.’

Source:

John C. Maxwell (2014). Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership