Despite what some may think, the goal of leadership is not about getting what you want or controlling others. In fact, leadership is an action that requires a lot of listening and doing tough inner work. This week, Hallie and I talk about how to lead with and without a title and the character traits required for both. We talk about the upside of being a good leader and how it impacts the whole organization, how a great leader knows when to listen and let others lead, and a few of the signs that leadership might not be for someone depending on their expectations, and their ability to surrender and communicate their vision.
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Timestamps
[5:10] Leadership is an action-oriented word and it’s about moving someone else to the next level. You aren’t doing the action for them, but helping them along their journey.
[6:30] Everyone is a leader at some level.
[10:39] You’re not always leading but you always have an opportunity to lead.
[10:51] If you’re a positional leader, there are a lot of times when you need to follow.
[16:43] There can often be a 20-year gap in skill set training for executives on leadership.
[17:42] Leadership is a choice, and it’s not about being in control.
[19:39] What is an individual contributor?
[28:28] What makes a strong partnership?
[29:39] Leadership is not a dictatorship, it’s a partnership.
[34:50] Leadership is not for you if you aren’t willing to work on your inner world.
[40:17] The process of improving your character by being clear and having a more sense of clarity.
[44:17] As a leader, you have to aim higher than just getting what you want.
[46:14] How can Chiefs of Staff work together with their CEO and share in the vision?
[52:03] For Chiefs of Staff, an example of leading without a title is having a conversation with the leader.
