The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 691 | Leadership Red Flag: Excuse Making Leaders v. Progress Making Leaders
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Nov 21, 2024 Explore the fascinating divide between leaders who make excuses and those who drive progress. Discover how excuse-making is a significant leadership red flag that can paralyze teams. Learn practical strategies for cultivating a culture of accountability and transforming challenges into opportunities. Reflect on how a growth-oriented mindset can redefine your decision-making, especially during tough times. Gain insights into personal experiences that highlight the journey from justification to action and the power of embracing responsibility.
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Carey's Early Leadership
- Carey Nieuwhof often missed deadlines and made excuses early in his leadership.
- He blamed external factors but realized this eroded self-respect and others' respect.
Obstacles vs. Opportunities
- Excuse-making leaders focus on obstacles, while progress-makers focus on opportunities.
- Focusing only on obstacles becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy of failure.
Be Curious, Not Cynical
- See circumstances as challenges, not reasons to quit.
- Get curious about solutions, instead of becoming cynical.