5 Mantras Great Leaders Live By
In our crazy world, it’s easy to feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. Many of us have adopted a “fake it til you make it” attitude–after all, great leadership is a hard skill to master, and great leaders aren’t made in a day. I certainly won’t pretend to have all the answers. What I will do is share with you the 5 mantras that great leaders swear by. Who knows? Maybe they’ll rub off on you, too.
The 5 Sayings Great Leaders Live By
Be quick to praise, but slow to admonish. Praise in public, but admonish in private.
Simply put: great leaders treat their people well. Always, without exception.
Learn to say out loud “I was wrong” and “I don’t know.”
Great leaders know when to step back, and they know when to admit that someone else on their team might no better. It’s okay if one of your employees occasionally outsmarts you–after all, isn’t that why you hired them?
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Teach, Don’t Tell
Great leaders are at their best when they are helping to lift other people up and empowering them to be successful on their own.
Selfishness is the Opposite of Leadership
Are you sensing a trend here? I am. Reward good work and you’ll create a team of people who are ready to help you achieve your goals.
And most importantly: Be Yourself
You’ve created something amazing. You’re already a great leader–all you need to do is harness your “you”ness and spread it to the masses. Everyone’s leadership style is different. Embrace yours.
