In many ways, the most effective leaders must be strong - willed, persistent, possess extraordinary inner strength and fortitude, and be driven to lead in the most meaningful manner.
Because of this, it is often challenging to get these individuals to understand and realize that no one knows or understands everything, nor that their learning must continue and be ongoing.
Quite often, the difference between merely having the potential or desire to be a real leader, as opposed to being the rare individual who consistently leads in an unique, historic - type way, is accepting that one must continue to acquire additional knowledge, skill and expertise.
Let's examine, from a mnemonic perspective, 5 Reasons Everyone Wins When Leaders LEARN.
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Learning is far different from merely attending seminars, Webinars, or other training vehicles.
It requires a focus on effective listening, so as to best be able to utilize one's book - learning, and transform it into serving the needs of one's organization and its stakeholders.
This requires a special form of discipline, because to do this well, one must avoid the tendency to interrupt.
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Education is not merely going to school or personal learning.
A real leader must proactively educate others, and realize that by doing so, they learn far more than they ever will by merely attending classes or reading books or articles.
One can never do what's best for his group unless he stresses empathy and earning the respect of others.
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Articulate your point of view in an effective, proactive way, that drives others towards action.
Remember that you can never be thought of as being a leader unless you act like one! The greater your assets and attitude, the better your potential performance.
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Are you resolute enough to remain relevant, both in words as well as in deeds? Responsive, rational, realistic behavior is the most effective and motivating approach.
When a leader focuses on learning to be the best he can be, he exponentially increases his ability to meaningfully reach stakeholders, and thus motivate them to become more involved, etc.
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Needs - driven leaders understand that they do not have all the answers! They learn and know the nuances, and move forward by using the most applicable, best niche.
Shouldn't the goal of a leader be to benefit his organization and its stakeholders in the best, most impactful manner? Hopefully, utilizing these 5 Reasons Everyone Wins When Leaders LEARN will create more accessible, better and most effective.