5 Simple Ways to Become a Better Leader Today (Inc.) Flashcards
What does Malcolm Gladwell say about mastering a skill?
It takes 10,000 hours to master a skill.
Can leadership be taught and developed?
Yes!
Can leadership be mastered? Why is this important to note?
No… Leadership is a journey, not a destination.
This is important because becoming a better leader is something you are either improving upon, or declining in.
What are the five things that leaders can be doing to improve their skills right now?
- Review the fundamentals of leadership.
- Create positive morning habits.
- Understand your strengths and weaknesses.
- Model the definition of leadership today.
- Ask your team how you are doing.
What are the fundamentals of leadership?
- Quality of relationships matter
- People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision
- Trust is the ultimate human currency
- Standards set the tone
- Accountability is key
What is a habit?
Something you do so frequently that it becomes a part of the very fabric of your being.
Why is one’s morning routine so instrumental to how they approach each day?
Too often, people let their email, slack messages, work environment, or text messages shape the rest of their day.
This in turn affects how they lead their team.
What are the most important competencies required to be a great leader?
- Empathy
- Coaching for performance
- Setting standards
- Positivity
- Trust
- Vulnerability
- Delivering feedback
What do a lot of leaders struggle with?
Self-awareness! You may assume you know your strengths and weaknesses from a leadership perspective.W
What is at the core of leadership?
Serving and empowering other people.
What is leadership?
Someone whose actions empower, inspire, and serve others to produce an improved state over an extended period of time.
What matters most, words or actions?
Words > Actions!
