Simon Sinek & Lewis Howes interview to discuss The Power of the Infinite Mindset is really worth listening too.
My top 10 takeaways from this podcast:
1. We tend to treat ‘systems’ instead of the ‘cause’ i.e. work-life balance. Running, for example,
could be a system (strategy) to control stress but only for a short time. What fixes imbalance is better
quality leadership in an organisation.
2. Leadership is a responsibility to the people around us - it’s not a rank.
3. It’s our god-given right to love to go to work.
4. Emotional possession of our leaders is critical. Do you view the person who leads your organisation as ‘the leader’ or ‘our leader’? Greater commitment occurs when employees feel
emotionally connected to an organisation.
5. Leaders undertake elements of risk. They go first when being courageous and then employees
take responsibility to follow them.
6. The best leaders are also the best followers. They lead in service around a cause and know that
there is something bigger than themselves.
7. Self-confidence comes from the outside, not the inside and develops from the relationships you have and your acts of service. The way we build confidence is ‘with’ and by helping others.
8. Thinking you’re good is healthy. Thinking you’re better than someone else is unhealthy.
9. Good followership is just as important as leadership.
10. For people to be the leader they didn’t have, they need to be ‘students of leadership’ by reading, watching talks, having conversations. You have to be genuinely interested in the subject!
Share your thoughts after listening.
sean bailey managing director – company owner m +64 21 059 8305 e sean@empoweryounz.co.nz christchurch new zealand w empoweryounz.blogspot.com
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