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There are two types of selfish leaders.There is one version you should strive to be, and one to avoid:1. The Ego-Driven LeaderThis leader is all about themselves in all ways. They are always looking to ensure they are viewed in the best light. Nothing is their fault. They prioritize their work and effort even when this comes at the cost of their peers.2. The Purpose-Driven Leader.This leader takes care of themselves so they can unleash their energy and impact on behalf of others. They take ownership of all things (in a good way). They are clear in what they want and support their teams in achieving what they want. Selfishness is a requisite of high-performance. But the how and why of your self-prioritization has a huge impact on your team. In tomorrow's newsletter, I'll be sharing the power of positive selfishness and how you can leverage it to perform better and have a greater impact. Stop sacrificing all of your time and effort for your work. Take care of yourself first. THEN deliver results.If you want to level up your performance as a leader, join my Personal Power Newsletter. I'll throw a link in the comments.

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Quiet leaders make up 40% of executives.💪 8 Hidden Strengths of Quiet Leaders:↳Win-Win: Resolves conflict with goal of win-win↳Strategic: Managing risks & scenarios for decisions↳Reliable: Self-motivated, productive and gets results↳Problem Solver: Critical thinkers with creative solutions↳Deep Thinker: Analytical & detailed for valuable insights↳Humility: Asks questions & hire people smarter than them↳Calm in Crisis: Maintains stability during challenging times↳Empathetic: Listens, understand and responds to others’ needsBe aware of these strengths,so you can leverage them to succeed.💡7 tips to excel as a quiet leader:1. Schedule deep work2. Prepare for meetings 3. Space out your big meetings4. Draw Boundaries & Say No5. Meet 1 on 1 with key stakeholders6. Present by looking at one person at a time 7. Let Your Performance Speak Louder than WordsYou see, quiet leaders are often misunderstood.It's time to let our quiet leaders' hidden strengths shine.Agree? Disagree?P.S. Enjoyed this? ♻️Repost to help others recognize quiet leaders and excel as oneFollow Angela Lin, CPA for more ideas like this.

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💡7 tips to excel as a quiet leader:1. Schedule deep work2. Prepare for meetings3. Space out your big meetings4. Draw Boundaries & Say No5. Meet 1 on 1 with key stakeholders6. Present by looking at one person at a time7. Let Your Performance Speak Louder than Words

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Have you ever been in a conversation where winning felt more important than achieving the best outcome? Would you rather be effective, or would you rather be right?As a leader, the answer should be clear. We want to be effective. But too often, our desire to be right gets in the way. It's rooted in ego, in the fear of being wrong.Confidence? You absolutely need confidence as a leader. But ego? Ego is the enemy of leaders who want to be truly effective.Ryan Holiday wrote a great book about it: Ego is the Enemy.Here's the thing: Often, we cling to being "right" because being "wrong" feels like failure. Sure, many times there’s an obvious right and wrong answer.But we shouldn't be afraid to be wrong. And for that matter, we shouldn't be afraid to fail.At my organization, leaders often tell me how I'm wrong, and that’s great. I just say I’m happy to be wrong.It's an essential part of the journey to effectiveness, IMO.So here's my advice: Don't overvalue being right. Focus on the outcomes.That's where your true power as a leader lies—not in being right but in being effective.The next time you‘re in a debate, ask yourself: "Am I trying to be right, or am I trying to be effective?" Choose effectiveness every time. Trust me, I know it’s hard. It’s a work in progress.It's a great opportunity for influence as a leader, though.--If you made it to the end of this 😁, comment with the date of the last time you “were wrong.”

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QUIET, 7 Tips for Quiet Leaders to Excel, 8 Hidden Strenghts

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Great leaders change lives.12 things that make them memorable:1. They Believe in You↳ They see the potential you may not see in yourself.2. They Trust You↳ They give you the freedom to learn and grow.3. They Lead by Example↳ They show you the way through their own actions.4. They Listen With Empathy↳ They listen to understand, not just to reply.5. They Respect Your Personal Life↳ They value your time outside of work.6. They Offer You Flexibility↳ They make it easier to manage your responsibilities.7. They Welcome Your Ideas↳ They encourage you to share your perspective.8. They Invest in Your Growth↳ They support your development and career growth.9. They Give You Honest Feedback↳ Their constructive guidance helps you improve.10. They Challenge You to Be Your Best↳ They push you to stretch and reach your potential.11. They Forgive Your Mistakes↳ They create a safe environment for you and your team.12. They Admit When They're Wrong↳ They take responsibility for their mistakes.Great leaders are human too.They have bad days and make mistakes.But you know they genuinely care about you.They inspire you to be a better version of yourself.If you've had a leader like this,you know how valuable they are.They're the ones you rememberlong after you've moved on.And if you're a leader, be this kind for others.

My most successful clients lead from CAUSE and EFFECT. The struggling leaders I speak with lead from judgement. What that means is that when something is happening in the business: StressPolitics Conflict Ineffectiveness Poor performance They look to the ingredients that are causing the effect and make changes ie the deliberate or even unintentional processes. Most struggling leaders point to the people. Entitled Lack motivation Wrong generation Not experienced enough Not hard working enough Not knowledgeable enough Then the brain gets to work finding evidence to support the theory (which not hard, we’re all human and all demonstrate these things).As a consequence the business inadvertently gets stuck with the problem. They do this not because they are bad people but because they have yet to master the skill of identifying causing and effect and designing new processes.

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The quality of the culture depends on the quality of the conversations and the quality of the conversations depends on the quality of the relationships. The number one differentiator of effective leaders is strong people skills. Efficiency and effectiveness are not the same thing.

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Great leaders are a gift.12 things that make them memorable:1. They Believe in You↳ They see the potential you may not see in yourself.2. They Trust You↳ They give you the freedom to learn and grow.3. They Lead by Example↳ They show you the way through their own actions.4. They Listen With Empathy↳ They listen to understand, not just to reply.5. They Respect Your Personal Life↳ They value your time outside of work.6. They Offer You Flexibility↳ They make it easier to manage your responsibilities.7. They Welcome Your Ideas↳ They encourage you to share your perspective.8. They Invest in Your Growth↳ They support your development and career growth.9. They Give You Honest Feedback↳ Their constructive guidance helps you improve.10. They Challenge You to Be Your Best↳ They push you to stretch and reach your potential.11. They Forgive Your Mistakes↳ They create a safe environment for you and your team.12. They Admit When They're Wrong↳ They take responsibility for their mistakes.Great leaders are human too.They have bad days and make mistakes.But you know they genuinely care about you.They inspire you to be a better version of yourself.If you've had a leader like this,you know how valuable they are.They're the ones you rememberlong after you've moved on.And if you're a leader, be this kind for others.-------

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Constantly learning ways to empower our team and this article on the 10-80-10 Rule for scaling has peaked my interests in leading our team: https://bit.ly/3S0bzZ3 Here's the gist:1. Invest 10% in Training: Thoroughly train your team members from the beginning. This sets them up for success and avoids confusion down the line.2. Empower Them with 80% Ownership: This is the key part! Trust your team to take ownership of their work and make decisions. This fosters a sense of responsibility and boosts morale.3. Polish Their Skills with the Final 10%: Don't disappear completely! Offer guidance and feedback to help them refine their skills and continue growing.As leaders, it's easy to fall into the trap of micromanaging. But the 10-80-10 Rule emphasizes the power of trust and delegation. Have you used this method before? I'd love to hear your thoughts!#TrainingInvestment #OwnershipEmpowerment #SkillsPolishing

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