...IF you learn to translate your innate leadership strengths into tangible action.
You know those bosses on TV that seem to have it all together? Perfect blowout, tailored suit, devoted team... Just like Jacqueline in the Bold Type. Here's a secret, they didn't get to this point by reading the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People". You've got a clear role in your business, and you know how to get things done. As a natural leader, you may be missing a few skills that would catapult your team's success.
You bend over backwards for the serious, emotional needs of your team members.
You love to see other's shine, and you don't feel the need to be thanked for any role you play in their success.
You are great at facilitating complicated discussions, and getting a result that everyone is on board with.
You can code switch from data analysis to creative brainstorming quickly and easily.
You can usually get great quality work from your team.
Because you are great at a lot of things, you often wait too long to delegate, which can hold your team back from growth.
You can be unclear in direction or feedback, especially when involving multiple team members.
Your ability to adapt quickly can feel unpredictable to team members. This can create an unintentionally toxic workplace.
You are highly intelligent so it can be hard to find trusted support that can help get past the surface level. You are a natural leader, but that only goes so far.
Your authenticity creates a caring and loyal team, but this may inadvertently create a lot of "Yes Men" who don't push you out of your comfort zone.
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Modern leaders have grown out of the traditional leadership resources out here. Throw in a rapidly changing work environment, and unpredictable and unprecedented business challenges, developing ourselves as leaders that celebrate differences and diversity is the last thing on our "Must Do Today No Matter What" list.
WIthout team support, our companies can't last. Without confidence, our teams won't deliver. And without modern leadership education, the journey to build a successful team feels impossible.
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