6. I believe in dreams other than my own.
People have opinions and ideas. The best ones aren’t always mine.
7. I say “we” more than I say “me”.
(Except in this post) A team is more powerful than an individual effort. A leader of leaders has a leadership vocabulary that’s inclusive of others. It’s not “my” team it’s “our” team.
8. I strive to empower more than I control.
Leadership stalls when we try to determine the outcome. It thrives when we learn and practice good delegation.
9. I’m not afraid of being challenged by people on our team.
I’m not saying it “feels good” to be critiqued, but I know it’s a part of making us better.
10. I seldom script the way to achieve the vision.
In fact, I never script it alone. I try to always include those who have to implement the plan into the creation of the plan. And by experience, it seems to be a more effective way to do things.
If you try to lead leaders, what would you add?
This article on becoming a leader of leaders originally appeared here, and is used by permission.
