How do I become a great leader?
Dean and the Team have a great talent of leading. I am aiming to learn this great skill in more detail. I believe we should never discontinue to learn and improve, regardless of age.
There is a profound distinction between leading followers and leading leaders. While both paths may seem similar at first glance, the outcomes they yield and the impact they have on both the leader and the led are vastly different. We must learn the art of leading leaders, not just mere followers. This is what Dean and his dream team have accomplished.
In doing this, not only do we as leaders find greater fulfillment, but we can foster an environment to empower and encourage growth for those we lead. This is what I am seeing here at Internet Profits as each one of us engage whole-heartily and giving all our interest and efforts, we are empowered!
The essence of Leadership is the art of inspiring, guiding, and empowering others to reach their full potential. Traditional leadership models often emphasize the directive approach, where the leader dictate tasks and decisions. While effective in certain situations, this approach falls short when it comes to nurturing innovation and creativity.
Here is a great point I have learned form my friend Myron Golden. There is a vase difference in leading Leaders and leading needers.
Leading needers involves addressing the immediate needs and concerns of the follower, providing them with solutions but their commitment to follow through is shallow and often nonproductive. This fosters dependency and limits the growth of the follower and the leader.
On the other hand, leading leaders entails empowering individuals and building on the follower’s self-motivation and ownership of their actions. The leader then fosters a sense of accountability and initiative among the team members. Again, this is what I see that is exciting in the Internet Profits Team.
I know Dean and his Team embrace leading leaders and they gain a multitude of rewards, both personally and professionally.
If we learn this principle of leading leaders and not chasing needers, the “cream will rise to the top.”
I see these benefits for the leader:
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It frees the leader from the burden of micromanagement.
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It cultivates a sense of trust and mutual respect within the team
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Leading leaders paves the way for continuity of leadership within the team.
Dean’s mentorship program with daily guidance and weekly encouraging zooms, serve as effective platforms for learning leadership skills and fostering collaboration. As they lead by example, demonstrating qualities of integrity, resilience, and deep desire to help others, I have seen that these are essentials for effective leadership.
In conclusion, the journey from leading needers to leading leaders is a transformative one. We must relax and not “chase down” our followers. We decide to let the individuals who truly want to learn, and increase make the effort and commitment that will in turn bring the fruits of success. These are the ones that will bring fulfillment a leaader’s life.
With the complexities of our world, let us heed the call to lead not just followers, but leaders who will shape the future for future generations.
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John,
What a great insight into the essence of leadership! Your reflection on the distinction between leading followers and leading leaders truly resonates. It’s evident that Dean and his team at Internet Profits embody the art of empowering individuals to realize their full potential. Your commitment to learning and embracing this transformative journey is inspiring. As we strive to lead leaders, we pave the way for collective growth and success. Thank you for sharing your valuable perspective and highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and collaboration in leadership.
I am a leadership buff and enjoy studying it. Was glad to have the opportunity to reflected on your post.
CJ
CJ, thanks for your reply and detailed comments. We are all bless to have Dean and the team to guide us through this diverse internet venture.
John
John, I really enjoyed your post. It gave me a few ideas for creating email followups. Look forward to reading your next post.
Thanks Ken, I am finding this Blog venture quit challenging. Thanks for the encouragement.
John