Ego
We have to have a strong enough ego to believe that we can lead, and yet a strong enough ego to set it aside to be humble enough to lead.
If you're willing to be vulnerable, there is only power within your willingness to go to that place.
Unfortunately, people look at vulnerability, somehow, as a weakness. There is nothing stronger than a leader who is vulnerable in his authenticity and can share that he's struggling through a great crisis and says, "This is what is. And this is what we can do about it."
I believe the greatest leaders are the listeners. I'm much better at listening. I am very good at watching someone do what they do because I'm an impersonator at heart. My question is, how would somebody impersonate you? What are your leadership qualities? They're your signature moves that make you stand out in a sit-down world.
All of us have them. Have you identified, clarified, and magnified them?
This week on the Impact Driven Leader Podcast, I interviewed Steve Dennis and we discussed ego and embracing vulnerability. I hope you’ll watch here!
