What it Takes to Be a Great Leader
Leadership is changing! Are you on board?
Whether you’re a CEO, Area Manager or Team Supervisor, how you ‘perform’ as a leader of people and in particular, how you continually learn and adapt, will define your career success, as well as the respect of peers and leaders around you.
Why do I say this?
Maybe that seems pretty obvious to some?
But the truth of the matter is that the majority of today’s leaders are falling behind the pace and some are simply static.
Leadership is rapidly undergoing a much needed upgrade, something which is dramatically changing the face of organisational cultures, employee engagement and business potential as a whole.
The challenge is, everyone has a different idea of what good leadership is. So what is the right way to lead?
What does great leadership mean to you? Does it mean the same to your colleagues?
In this article, I’m sharing an interesting TED Talk with you, presented by Rosalinde Torres on the subject of New Leadership.
During her speech Roselinde asks 3 very interesting questions, among others, as to what it takes to be a great leader today and how to thrive as a leader in the future.
From 25 years of observing great leadership, the contrast she is able to draw between what most leaders do and the leadership qualities and skills that are actually needed in today’s modern world, is vast, powerful and kind of clear to see when we look at the businesses all around us.
So, would you say you’re already aligned with new leadership requirements? Well, it’s time to watch the video and find out. Try as you watch, to reflect on the 3 key questions she poses.
Video Introduction: “The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to lead might be right under your nose. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs need to ask to thrive in the future.”
What do you think of Rosalinde’s speech? Do you agree with her view on the future of leadership?
As you reflected on the questions she raised in the video, could you see room to adapt or improve your own leadership style in some way? The best leaders always find ways to learn and improve.
In fact, continual improvement is often a defining characteristic of great leaders!
If you’re not a leader in business, yet, can you see these comparisons in the leaders you interact with at work? How would you lead if you were in their position?
Share your ideas and experiences with us in the comments section! You can also share this article with your colleagues and friends via Facebook and LinkedIn.
Best,
Adam
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About the Author
Adam Baker is the co-Founder and Course Director at Trust Native. He’s an Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and Sport & Organizational Psychologist with professional experience in both Europe and South America.
About the Author
Adam Baker is the co-Founder and Course Director at Trust Native. He’s an Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and Sport & Organizational Psychologist with professional experience in both Europe and South America.
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