Empowering Young Leaders With The Tools To Thrive In A Hectic World
Have you ever had a sick child or spouse? You wanted to see them made well, to feel better, to be cured.
Now think about a bad leader you’ve been under. Did you want the same for them?
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Probably not. I know I haven’t.
Instead of seeing improved leadership, there have been times I’ve wanted bad leaders gone. Out on the streets and out of a leadership position.
Looking back, I’ve come to realize this isn’t the proper attitude to have.
Everyone wants to be effective as a leader. You want to have a team that will accomplish the task set before them. However, many leadership struggle to be effective.
I believe there’s five areas leaders struggle with and which causes ineffective leadership. Most of the times ineffective leadership slowly slips in. Before we know it, we’re wondering why no one is following anymore.
When we discover our leadership is ineffective, you might say our leadership is as useless as a screen door on a submarine (Thanks for the beautiful words Rich Mullins).
Relationships are an essential part of leadership. They connect you to other leaders, expand your influence, and allow you access to mentors.
You can’t go wrong in forging relationships.
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And yet many leaders struggle with relationships. Either they don’t want them or they don’t know how to create relationships.
Let’s try to solve this issue today.
I’ve discovered three techniques that will make it a breeze to build relationships with other leaders and members of your tribe. Let’s get started!
Leaders are meant to pave the path. To lead the way. To go into the unknown.
The path may be unclear. That’s why leaders must possess two traits.
Leaders must be willing to listen and to look.
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Some people may wonder why leaders need to be willing to listen. They’re leaders after all. They’re the ones going ahead. There’s no reason they need to listen.
Sorry buddy, those who say this are wrong. In a major way.
It’s like in mountain climbing. As you’re ascending the mountain, you’ve got to keep your ears open for dangers.
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