Becoming a Leader Worth Following

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Exploring the essence of leadership through the metaphor of 'having the watch,' this chapter delves into the necessity of prioritizing people and mission ownership. It discusses the challenges of balancing leadership responsibilities with day-to-day tasks, stressing the value of presence and active engagement with employees. The chapter advocates for providing stretch assignments, feedback, and mentorship to foster growth and leadership potential in team members.

Former submarine officer Jon Rennie outlines the leadership principles that make people want to follow you.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) How to deepen your connection with your team

2) Why to let your colleagues fail more

3) Your fastest path to standing out

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— ABOUT JON —

Jon is the Co-Founder, President & CEO of Peak Demand Inc., a components manufacturer for electrical utilities. He is a former U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine Officer who made seven deployments during the end of the Cold War.

Before starting Peak Demand, he led eight manufacturing businesses for three global companies. He is the author of three best-selling leadership books and hosts the Deep Leadership podcast.

• Book: All in the Same Boat: Lead Your Organization Like a Nuclear Submariner

• Book: I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following

• Website: JonSRennie.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth

• Book: First, Break All the Rules: What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently by Jim Harter, Marcus Buckingham, Gallup Organization

• Past episode: 149: Getting Consistently Good Behavior with S. Chris Edmonds

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