Leadership Deep Dive

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In the past, in management, we've talked about the idea that strengths perform. But what about the idea that strengths do a lot more? That they TRANSFORM.

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Prepare [leaders], who may be experts in their industry, to really think outside that industry. To think about how their organization interfaces with society as a whole.

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80% of the characteristics that differentiate outstanding, from average, performing CEOs and leaders are these things we call emotional and social intelligence.

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When you think about a leader who needs to bring out the best in his people, or her organization, we talk about the idea of 'cooperative capacity'.

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What good is optimism, what good is hope, what good is inspiration? We're going to tie these new findings together with a positive leadership perspective, that I think is missing in so much of our education.

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It's hard work. It is not easy to change, or even to adapt, or even to maintain. You have to work with others.

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What is it about me as a leader that works and how can I use that to get the most out of the people that work with me?

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Leaders have to be open to possibilities. They have to recognize that the best ideas come from anyone, anywhere. They have to be able to channel those into a method and a practice that is inspiring to others.

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Leadership is about bringing out the best in people, energizing your workforce, energizing your team.

Reference: Immerse Yourself in `Leadership Deep Dive