Balancing confidence and humility enables leaders to gain trust and effectively lead in the complex and changing world.
The crisis can foster resilience and resourcefulness in Generation Z, despite the deepened mental health issues and unprecedented challenges they have faced.
Effective leaders embrace paradoxes, such as being both stubborn and open-minded, to navigate complexity, inspire their teams, and adapt to changing realities.
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Confidence and Humility
Leaders need to exhibit confidence to inspire their teams, but they must also express humility to show that they value input and collaboration. Balancing these qualities allows leaders to gain trust and effectively lead in the complex and changing world.
The Impact of Crisis on the Next Generation
The last two years, particularly the pandemic, have had a significant impact on Generation Z. Mental health issues among young adults have deepened, and they have faced unprecedented challenges. However, there is also hope that the crisis can foster resilience and resourcefulness in this generation.
Paradoxical Leadership
Effective leaders embrace paradoxes, such as being both stubborn and open-minded, and maintaining high standards while offering gracious forgiveness. These paradoxes enable leaders to navigate complexity, inspire their teams, and adapt to changing realities, fostering success in their organizations.
The Power of Confidence and Humility in Leadership
Confidence and humility are two important qualities for effective leadership. Bob Iger's humility and confidence helped him succeed as the CEO of Disney. His humility enabled him to admit what he didn't understand and ask the necessary questions. On the other hand, his confidence conveyed belief in himself and his team. This combination of confidence and humility allowed him to build relationships, make important deals like acquiring Pixar, and lead with excellence.
Vision and Blind Spots
Leadership requires both vision and awareness of blind spots. Harriet Tubman, the leader of the Underground Railroad, exemplified this paradox. She had a clear vision of freeing slaves and led them to freedom. Despite facing many blind spots and challenges, her innovative approach and unwavering commitment allowed her to accomplish her mission. Similarly, leaders must have a clear vision for their organization while acknowledging and addressing their blind spots. Embracing both vision and humility empowers leaders to achieve great outcomes.
Is leadership actually harder than it used to be? Bestselling author, Tim Elmore, says yes. He explains why and shares how meeting the needs of the next generation in the workplace is going to require a more complex skill set. Tim also explores confidence and humility in leadership and what happens when leaders set standards that are too high or offer too much grace.
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