Personal perspectives to help others achieve their leadership goals
People are often promoted to leadership positions based on individual performance demonstrated on the job. Success for high performers often requires a shift in mindset. Many times, these individuals are ill-equipped to lead because their mindset is centered around “doing” vice looking ahead. Today, we’ll look at why vision and building relationships are critical to successful strategic leadership.
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Merriam-Webster defines humility as “freedom from pride or arrogance”. We all have experienced leaders and managers who have been arrogant or acted in ways (conscious or not) that revealed selfish motivations.
This post highlights ways it is important to shift mindset as you come into leadership. True humility is crucial to being the best leader one can be.
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Our country is at a crossroads. Over the past three months, I have refocused on leading my people at work and engaging outside of work to address issues of racial injustice in my community.
My singular effort won’t have a big impact but the network building of individuals will combine impacts that ripple out like a pebble cast into a pond. Do not let a thought like “I can’t do much” stop you from taking action. As a fire starts from a spark so too does change start small.
Now, it is time to pivot back and continue my passion for developing and equipping others to be the best leaders they can be.
Though my post frequency may be less than my initial five months I trust you, dear reader, will find the content just as compelling.
Thank you for reading my little space on the web. I trust it is edifying and provides a perspective that helps you along your leadership journey.