Of all the leaders that you know or know of, what are the traits that all successful leaders have in common? After conducting over 140 interviews with CEOs from leading organizations including Mastercard, Best Buy, Unilever, PwC, Oracle, Verizon, and many others -I uncovered nine essential mindsets and skills that separate successful leaders from their peers.
When most of us think of leading with vulnerability we think in terms of binary options, either you are, or you aren’t. But, after doing the research for this book I discovered that’s not correct. There are actually different types of vulnerable leaders…5 of them to be exact.
Imagine navigating the complex world of leadership with the precision and foresight of a chess grandmaster. The similarities between the two are telling of the intricacies that should be incorporated to making decisions in difficult, uncertain times.
Does vulnerability have a place at work? If so, then what’s the best way to tap into vulnerability in a work setting? That’s what I aim to uncover in my new book, Leading With Vulnerability. A part of answering that question is understanding what makes a great leader.
Leadership is not just about titles or positions. It is about cultivating essential skills and mindsets to inspire, motivate, and empower employees towards success.
Do you practice the power of 10? The concept was first created in a video from the 1970s and shared with me by Tim Brown, CEO of IDEO, as a characteristic future leaders need to possess.
One of a leader’s most important jobs is to create effective teams.
There are numerous variables to building a team that works well together. But researchers have found one of the most crucial attributes is a “shared mindset,” especially as teams become more dynamic, diverse, and distributed. A shared mindset unites team members and ensures everyone has accurate information.
It’s no secret that I’m working on my next book exploring leadership and vulnerability. I’ve already interviewed over 100 CEOs and surveyed nearly 14,000 employees in partnership with DDI World.
Bill George was born in Michigan and raised in Grand Rapids. As an only child, his parents greatly influenced his future career.
It’s wild to think that 15 years ago, we didn’t have the iPad, Slack, Pinterest, and Instagram.
Those technologies are fundamental to our work and life today.