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

Obsession Versus Passion

Passion positions us to pursue the opportunities created by the Big Shift, while obsession makes us oblivious to the expanding opportunities around us.’

‘Passion reaches outward, while obsession draws inward.’

‘Passion creates options, while obsession closes them.’

‘Passion draws other people in; obsession pushes them away.’

Passion helps build relationships, and obsession inhibit them.’

‘Obsessive people hide behind their objects of obsession. They care more about those objects, not others or even themselves.’

Obsessive people are hard to get to know and trust, because they exhibit minimal interest or curiosity regarding the needs or feelings of others and share little of themselves.’

‘Obsession tends toward highly specific focal points or goals, whereas passion is oriented toward networked, diversified spaces.’

‘Obsessive people have a weak sense of identify, because they displace their sense of self into the object of their obsession.’

‘Obsessive personalities may be driven to create, but their lack of determination to grow as people constricts the scope of their creativity.’

Source:

John Hagel 111 (2021). The Journey Beyond Fear: Leverage The Three Pillars of Positivity to Build Your Success