GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

47 | William Vanderbloemen – Essential Leadership Habits - Be the Unicorn

Jan 22, 2024

Join Pastor Chris and William Vanderbloemen as they discuss his book 'Be the Unicorn' and delve into the essential leadership habits for success, including fast response times, self-awareness, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Discover valuable wisdom to foster growth in your leadership journey!

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William Vanderbloemen

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Quick takeaways

Exceptional leaders stand out by their fast and intentional responsiveness, distinguishing themselves from others who are slow or lazy in their response.

Self-awareness is a critical trait that sets exceptional leaders apart and can be developed through understanding oneself, strengths, weaknesses, and adopting a solution-oriented mindset.

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Fast and intentional responsiveness sets exceptional leaders apart

Exceptional leaders, often referred to as unicorns, stand out from the crowd by their fast and intentional responsiveness. They have an obsession with promptly and intentionally getting back to people, whether it's in a professional or personal context. This quality makes them memorable and distinguishes them from others who are slow or lazy in their response. The importance of responsiveness extends beyond personal communication. For example, studies have shown that responding quickly to first-time donors in a church significantly increases the likelihood of converting them into long-term donors. While technology and AI are making fast responses more common, the impact of a personal response from a human still holds tremendous value.

Introduction

2min

Exceptional Leadership and 'Be the Unicorn'

11min

The Power of Responsive Leadership

12min

The Power of Solutions Over Problems

3min

Exploring the Book 'Be The Unicorn' and Leadership Resources

3min

What are the essential habits to look for in a leader? Discover the must-have habits for effective leadership in this insightful episode!

Join Pastor Chris and William Vanderbloemen as they delve into William's latest book, "Be the Unicorn". Unpacking findings from 30,000 top leader interviews, they explore some of the 12 key habits for success, including data-driven insights on fast response times, self-awareness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Whether you're refining your personal leadership style or making strategic hires, this episode offers valuable wisdom to foster growth in your leadership journey!

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Episode Resources:

- Get your copy of "Be the Unicorn": https://www.vanderbloemen.com/be-the-unicorn

- Hear more from William Vanderbloemen: https://www.vanderbloemen.com/

- Unleash your leadership potential with our NEW show notes with Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast

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