As mentioned in an earlier blog I have learned a number of leadership lessons from past Leadercast.
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Some highlights from past events:
Liz Murray
• One lesson I learned in life is my life is my responsibility. No one owes me anything.
• What we look for depends on where our hearts are.
• We are not promised “laters”.
• Disempowered people blame and concern themselves with the past.
• Empowered people look forward to what’s next and refuse to point fingers.
• What transforms life? One empowered choice after another.
Taking Action:
• Think of 3 self-created obstacles blocking your advancement. Take 3 rocks and write each obstacle on a rock and place on your desk as a reminder not to allow obstacles to stop you from reaching your goals.
• List your “laters”, this can be any activities or conversations you have been putting off. Take a week of your life and come to work 30 minutes early to tackle some of the “laters” on your list.
Al Weiss
• As a leader it is my goal to empower those I lead to achieve their fullest potential.
• Servant Leader=“Caring about your development as much as I do my own”.
• Being a servant leader does not weaken your ability to be the boss.
• Set a list of priorities and live by them, when you focus on them the rest will fall into place.
• Undisciplined=Out of Shape ” Put discipline into place and use it to your fullest advantage”.
• No way to add hours to a day, but can use hours more effectively.
• Invest in those you lead.
Tony Blair
• Have to have courage to lead.
• You have to do what you believe is right vs. trying to please everyone.
• Leaders must be ready to make a decision & assume responsibility for it.
• Leaders stand up when other stand back.
• Most important leadership trait for me=Reliability!
• Honesty is required to successfully lead people through changes during challenging times and you must also inspire them with hope that they can get through it.
• 3 Key Leadership Traits: 1) Self-Belief 2)Hard Work 3) Ability to rise from failure
If you assume a leadership role your give up any rights to self-pity. Impossible to lead and moan simultaneously. You make a choice to lead so don’t spend time complaining about any burdens of being in charge.
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