Leaders Start with Why (Ep. 67)

Episode 67: Leaders Start with Why

Questions to Ponder: 

• Have you ever been asked to do something by a leader and not fully understood why? 
• Have you, as a leader, ever asked your team to do something without explaining the task's true purpose?

1. Leaders Start with "Why"

BOOK: Start with Why, by Simon Sinek 

• Knowing the vision and direction as a leader is paramount.

BOOK: Leadership Lessons from the Age of Fighting Sail, by Chris Brady

• Leaders who possesses a clear and unwavering belief in their vision become a beacon of inspiration for their team. 
• You need to know where you are headed and why it matters. 

• This fosters a  sense of authenticity and credibility that is inherently persuasive. 
• Team members are naturally drawn to leaders who can articulate 
  • What
  • How
  • Why 

BOOK: StrengthsFinder 2.0, Gallup and Tom Rath

• A leader's ability to get others to believe in and follow her isn't solely dependent on the vision itself, but also on their ability to effectively communicate and share it. 
• A leader must convey the "why" in a way that resonates with her team.
  • listening, 
  • understanding, 
  • and empathizing 

• A leader's consistent actions, integrity, and accountability play a pivotal role in earning and maintaining the trust and respect of their team. 

2. Leaders Pinpoint Essentials

• Effective leadership involves several crucial elements. 
  • resilience in the face of failure. 
  • “Major on the majors and minor on the minors.” 
  • Focus on the big picture.
  • Transparent communication is key. 

QUESTION: Are you a communicative person, whether it is with your family at home or with those at work? 

QUESTION: What is it that I can do, that nobody else can do all the time? 

• Your people want to do what they are good at. Get out of their way and let them do it. 

3. Leaders Empower with Purpose

• Empower through a clear sense of purpose.
• By explaining the "why" behind actions and decisions, leaders encourage their teams to take ownership of their responsibilities. 

• Work during the day to make a living. Work during the night to make a life. 
• If you are not happy where you work, work hard enough to earn your way out. 

MO’s Final Thoughts

If you want people to follow you, you need to know why you are doing what you are doing. You need to give your people the reason to follow you. Don’t ever be upset if someone isn’t following you. There are no bad teams, only bad leaders. You need to be willing to put the work in. People want to follow someone who is passionate and knows what they are doing. Get out there, work hard enough and find your why. Live in the why!

Amazon Book Link:

Start with Why, by Simon Sinek - https://a.co/d/bCcXp8r 

Leadership Lessons from the Age of Fighting Sail, by Chris Brady - https://a.co/d/9nn3arJ 

Strengthsfinder 2.0, Tom Rath - https://amzn.to/3Sn7uNm 

 

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