When in leadership roles, prioritize empowering local leaders over seeking personal recognition. Avoid overshadowing or stealing the spotlight, as doing so can hinder the growth of others and their leadership credibility. Accept that empowered individuals may excel and innovate differently, which could challenge personal preferences. For substantial impact, embrace diverse methods and tolerances that extend beyond personal likes, recognizing that effective leadership is about fostering the success of others rather than focusing on oneself.
Any wrong mindsets you adopt early in leadership can actually hold you back later. The best leaders replace some of their early mindsets with new, counterintuitive ways of thinking. In this episode, I share three adjustments that will help you grow.
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