If you want to become an expert in your field — remember this leadership lesson
WELCOME TO LEADERSHIP – Episode 1
Great leaders know that if everyone is consistently agreeing with you, there’s a problem. This episode shares a quick story from my days as a SWAT team member that taught me one of the most valuable leadership and success lessons of my life. It’s one lesson that I continue practice, and it has allowed me to experience the success I’ve enjoyed so far.
Here’s 5 quick takeaways for you:
- Just because someone sees something differently than you, doesn’t mean one of you is wrong.
- Even when you think everything is going just fine, someone close to you can be having a terrible experience.
- Leveraging the perspective of those around you who are committed to the same goal is a powerful recipe for improvement.
- Micro-adjustments can be more valuable than big changes.
- Being an outstanding leader isn’t about telling people what happened or what’s going to happen, it’s about creating an environment where they can discover those answers without you saying a word.
The greatest leaders encourage diversity of thought, not unwavering compliance. (more…)