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When Real Leadership Begins
When Real Leadership BeginsHello We've been taught that leadership is about mastering techniques. About having the right tools, strategies, and character. About knowing what to do next. But real leadership begins when we stop looking at the surface and start seeing what's beneath. When we look past titles to see people. Past roles to see possibility. Past metrics to see meaning. You can't implement clear vision. You can't download it or buy it or install it. It emerges. But only when you're ready to look deeper than most people are willing to look. Only when you're ready to see what most leaders miss. The question isn't "How do we build better leaders?" The question is "What are we willing to see?" — Bill Bill Fox, Founder, LeaderONE P. S. A reader shared this insight that takes the question "What are we willing to see?" to an even deeper level: "The moment two or more people come together, say a leadership team, they cannot have a common seeing because no two people are alike. To align requires openness to seeing what you can't see." Read more and share what you see on LinkedIn. |
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Your Mind Is Undermining Your Leadership and You May Not Know It Hello Reader, Most people think they see the world as it is. I know I sure did. Really, we see it through a filter of beliefs, fears, and what we’ve been told. I've heard this many times before, but it really didn't register until it happened. My good friend and colleague, Wolfgang Fiebig, says it best: ... beyond what have dreamed of, is one of my answers. We react to shadows and call it the truth. But there’s a better way....
Why Defining Your Why and Strengths Is No Longer the Answer Hello Reader, Have you ever felt that despite knowing your 'why' and understanding your strengths, something still seems missing in your quest for purpose and fulfillment? You're not alone. In my 15-year inner leader journey, I've come to a startling realization. The conventional wisdom of defining our 'why' and identifying our strengths may be holding us back from our true potential. Experts have told us for years that finding our...
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