Impactful leaders learn through observation, which enables them to make new connections. As a result, impactful leaders are boundary-spanners. Boundary-spanning Impactful leaders are keen observers. Therefore, they are boundary-scanners. More specifically, leaders draw mental models from outside their own discipline. Therefore, they are boundary spanners. Then, they bring those “other ways of thinking” into their […]
Strong teams enable leaders to expand their circle of competence. Hence, impactful leaders build impactful teams. Circle of Competence Impactful leaders intentionally and thoughtfully expand their circle of competence by building impactful teams. Actually, the foundation for expanding competence is a growth mindset by the leader because they don’t view organizational advancement as a zero-sum […]
Truly, impactful leaders know what they bring to the table that’s distinctive. And, according to Proverbs 19.8, often that’s expertise in the form of insight. Thus, impactful leaders have focused expertise. What’s Focused Expertise? What are you really good at? And, as a leader, what sets you apart from others? Basically, the answer is often […]
An important component of impactful leadership is the ability to get up after being knocked down. Because, as it turns out, impactful leaders are resilient. Resilience Defined It’s an understatement to say that a career will be marked by set-backs because that’s simply part of it. Fact is, challenges, especially early in life, are not […]
Impactful leaders learn from Proverbs 28.20 that slow-and-steady wins the race. Moreover, impactful leaders are patient regarding their own professional growth. Get Rich Quick! It should come as no surprise that the Proverbs take a dim view of get-rick-quick schemes. For example, Proverbs 28.20 contrasts get-rich-quick with dependable and trustworthy actions. Similarly, Proverbs 28.22 says […]