The Global Leadership Podcast Ep 159: GLN President and CEO David Ashcraft on Being a Purposeful Leader
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Jan 7, 2025 David Ashcraft, President and CEO of GLN, shares his insights into purposeful leadership. He discusses how to prevent 'vision leaks' and the importance of maintaining organizational focus amidst distractions. David emphasizes the need for consistency over New Year’s resolutions, advocating for aligning personal passions with career goals. He also highlights strategies to guard against mission drift and reestablish a cohesive team vision, providing practical advice for leaders aiming to enhance their effectiveness and impact.
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Simplify Your Purpose
- Simplify your purpose by focusing on a few key goals.
- Avoid trying to do too many things at once; prioritize what truly matters.
Mission Drift
- Organizations can experience "mission drift" where the original purpose gets lost.
- Leaders must actively uphold and reiterate the vision to prevent this drift.
Lost Purpose in Argentina
- David Ashcraft observed a ministry in Argentina that had lost its sense of purpose despite knowing the rules.
- This resulted in a legalistic environment and internal conflict.