The answer to the question, "How do I lead well?" is offered up in hundreds of books, articles, podcasts, etc. every year. However, effective leadership comes down to one thing...heart. A leader's heart is focused on serving others first and is not motivated by self-interest, status, position or power.
There are many things that a good leader cannot ignore. However, if you're too busy for these three things, your leadership skills may need a tune-up.
- Be open to feedback.
- Develop self-awareness.
- Pump the fear out of the atmosphere.
Article written by Marcel Schwantes, Founder and Chief Human Officer of Leadership from the Core.