What defines good leadership?

by | Aug 23, 2020 | 0 comments

“Taking responsibility for what you’re responsible for. Watch out for excuse-makers (and watch yourself to see if you’re one) — they make bad employees and bad friends.

Listening more than talking. Heed the adage that we have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak. Those you speak with will felt “heard” and look forward to your next encounter.

Being humble. Under-promising and over-delivering. Putting yourself in other people’s shoes when you disagree with them. Surrounding yourself with people smarter than you. Knowing how and when to delegate — and when not to.

Recognizing that we all descended from the same single-celled organism and are made from the same cosmic dust….”

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