Leadership Lessons: Courage, Humility, and a Little Fun Part 2

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Engaging in courageous leadership requires you to actively participate and roll up your sleeves.
Understanding your 'why' is crucial, as it shapes your leadership approach and inspires others.
A good leader is available to their team, showing that they prioritize their needs and well-being.
Courageous leaders often face suffering, whether it's second-guessing themselves or dealing with team dynamics.
Effective leadership involves focusing on what's truly important while learning to say 'no' to distractions.
Personal growth and emotional intelligence are vital for anyone in a leadership role to thrive.

Links referenced in this episode:

Gorogue Life-The Wizeguys homepage
Start with why-Simon Sinek
Tyranny of the Urgent

59 episodes

Leadership Lessons: Courage, Humility, and a Little Fun Part 2

The WizeGuys

published 28 days ago

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Takeaways:

Engaging in courageous leadership requires you to actively participate and roll up your sleeves.
Understanding your 'why' is crucial, as it shapes your leadership approach and inspires others.
A good leader is available to their team, showing that they prioritize their needs and well-being.
Courageous leaders often face suffering, whether it's second-guessing themselves or dealing with team dynamics.
Effective leadership involves focusing on what's truly important while learning to say 'no' to distractions.
Personal growth and emotional intelligence are vital for anyone in a leadership role to thrive.

Links referenced in this episode:

Gorogue Life-The Wizeguys homepage
Start with why-Simon Sinek
Tyranny of the Urgent

59 episodes

#Society #Religion #Larry McDonald #Relationship #Philosophy

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