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Ep 181 How to Discover Your Leadership Potential

May 09, 2024 • Bernie Borges • Season 2 • Episode 181

In this takeaway episode, I explore key insights from my conversation with Dave Altman on episode 180. I begin by reviewing the three main talking points from ep 180:

1️⃣ Leadership Starts with Leading Oneself

Dave emphasizes that the essence of leadership begins with leading oneself. This broader understanding of leadership enables individuals to develop a sense of agency and purpose, fostering a culture of leadership at all levels of society.

2️⃣ The Role of Self Awareness in Leadership

Dave reinforces the idea that effective leadership stems from a holistic and balanced approach to self-awareness. By integrating physical and mental well-being, professional growth, meaningful relationships, and a focus on leaving a positive impact, individuals can enhance their leadership capacity and contribute to a more fulfilling life experience.

3️⃣ Embracing Humanity in Leadership

Throughout the conversation, Dave highlights the human aspect of leadership—the significance of humility, empathy, and the authentic connection with those being led. By addressing leaders as human beings with intrinsic value and not just instruments for achieving organizational objectives, there is a shift towards a more meaningful, fulfilling leadership paradigm.

My main takeaway is the foundational importance of leading oneself, which sets the stage for self-awareness and the capability to treat others with humility, empathy, and authentic connection.

I shared an experience where I needed to be self-aware of my communication style, particularly when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds to ensure effective and empathetic connections.

My challenge to you is to assess how well you lead yourself. Focus on aligning with your values to enhance self-awareness and your ability to connect with and lead others effectively.

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