Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast #362: Developing Confidence as a Leader
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Sep 18, 2025 Explore how leaders can develop authentic confidence and the importance of preparation and detail mastery. Discover insights from Bill Belichick's principles on owning mistakes and creating pressure scenarios to boost team performance. Learn the balance of confidence and humility, where confidence attracts followers while humility garners trust. Practical strategies are shared for combating imposter feelings and consistently preparing for challenges to foster growth and competence as a leader.
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Prepare Relentlessly To Build Confidence
- Master the details through relentless preparation to build authentic confidence.
- Anticipate scenarios and study what could happen so you can respond calmly in the moment.
Think Like An Owner, Know Your Numbers
- Know your role and the numbers so you can execute without surprise.
- Think like your boss or an owner by anticipating questions and challenges.
Owning Mistakes Earns Trust
- Owning mistakes increases both your self-confidence and your team's trust.
- Treat failures as lessons: analyze root causes and practice improvements until they stop recurring.