Similar to the debate over which came first, the chicken or the egg, is the debate over whether leaders are made or born.
Regardless of which side of the argument you find yourself on, I think we can all agree that virtually anyone can become a better leader if they want to and put in the necessary effort.
Here are a few ways in which Great Leaders practice intentionality (and are made):
- Humbling themselves and celebrating the strengths and contributions of others
- Getting themselves out of the way and making it all about the mission of the organization
- Caring for and developing others (they cannot accomplish the vision alone)
- Accepting the fact that they don’t have all the answers and will never stop learning
- Being clear on their values and never sacrificing them
- Welcoming trials and tribulations for how they make them stronger
- Embracing the role others play in their development
- Seeking accountability before it finds them
The following video shares a simple formula for making leadership more actionable:
Herb Mast is Leadership Coach and Employee Engagement Specialist. Learn how he can assist you in implementing the principles and concepts presented here.