Join leadership expert John C. Maxwell as he shares 10 powerful platitudes and attitudes for personal and professional growth, including the importance of preparation, forward-thinking, and gratitude. Get practical tips from Mark Cole and Traci Morrow on implementing these principles into your leadership style.
Preparation is crucial for making quick decisions in leadership.
Effective leaders consider past, present, and future perspectives to make informed decisions.
Deep dives
Making Decisions Quickly and Effectively
Making quick decisions requires thorough preparation. Having a backbone of preparation allows for quick decisions. To make quick decisions, consider using fair play and common sense when uncertain. Seeking input from others and being consistent in decision-making are also essential factors.
Taking a Long-Term View
Taking the long view involves considering past, present, and future perspectives. Leaders should lead based on past, present, and future circumstances. Embracing changes, considering different perspectives, and maintaining confidence for the future are key components of the big picture mindset.
Embracing Accessibility in Leadership
Being accessible as a leader means staying engaged and present. Leaders must balance being present with team involvement, avoiding paralysis in the face of challenges. Finding the right balance between engagement and independence is crucial in effective leadership.
Learning from Mistakes for Growth
Verbal processing and self-reflection are essential for learning from mistakes. Recognizing the importance of processing alone versus seeking input from others. Balancing high expectations and self-criticism to extract lessons rather than judgments is vital for personal and professional growth.
As John C. Maxwell says, “One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” Today, John is sharing 10 different Platitudes and Attitudes that he has learned throughout his leadership that you can apply to your own life, family, business, and leadership as well!
After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow discuss what John taught and give you practical ways to implement it into your leadership.
Key takeaways:
- Preparation is the backbone of quick decisions.
- Leaders always view, make decisions, and lead based upon not only what is, but what has been and what will be.
- The more you complain, the less you’ll obtain.
Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Platitudes and Attitudes Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Attitudes and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource.”
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