Lens on Leadership: Are you asking for this?
Apr 04, 2024
This week's quote comes from the legendary entrepreneur Estee Lauder, who built a cosmetics empire from the ground up. Her words are a powerful reminder that achievement is rarely the result of passive wishing or hoping but rather emphasizes the importance of grit and determination in leadership. Great leaders don't wait for opportunities to fall into their lap; they actively pursue them through hard work, perseverance, and a relentless work ethic.
Inspired by this quote, here are some ideas to turn your wishing and hoping into action!
- Translate vision into action. Don't let your goals remain just ideas. Develop a concrete plan with actionable steps to turn your vision into reality.
- Lead by example. Show your team your commitment to hard work by putting in the effort yourself.
- Embrace challenges. Obstacles are inevitable on the road to success. View them as opportunities to learn, grow, and demonstrate your resilience.
What resonates with you?
And just like working hard is part of the process, so is asking for help. No one gets to the top alone and asking for help is a cornerstone of effective leadership.
Here's why:
- Strength in Community: Great leaders recognize that success rarely happens in a vacuum. By seeking help from your community, you tap into a vast reserve of talent, experience, and diverse perspectives. This leads to richer decision-making and more innovative solutions.
- Fosters Collaboration and Trust: Asking for help fosters a spirit of collaboration within your community. It shows you value their input and are open to working together towards a common goal. This builds trust and strengthens the bonds within your community.
- Empowers Individuals: When you offer opportunities to contribute, you empower members of your community to develop their skills and gain confidence.
Putting it into Practice:
Here's how to leverage this tip within your community:
- Be Specific: Don't make vague requests. Clearly articulate the kind of help you need and be open to different approaches and solutions from your community members.
- Recognize and Reward Contributions: Publicly acknowledge and appreciate those who step up to offer assistance. Recognition goes a long way in building a culture of mutual support within your community.
- Lead by Example: Don't be afraid to ask for help yourself! It demonstrates humility and sets the tone for open communication within your community.
Remember, a strong leader isn't afraid to show vulnerability. By embracing the power of collaboration and fostering a culture of support, you can create a more engaged and thriving community.
Goal Digger Podcast: Struggling With A Long-Term Vision? Click Play
I LOVED this episode of the Goal Digger Podcast simply to think about and focus on long term vision. I don’t know about you, but while I think about the future, I don’t always think about my long term vision and how to make it happen. Sure, I want to do this or that in 10 years but how do I get there? Who knows! This episode gave some good food for thought and got me thinking of how to actually map out my goals.
