Dec 12, 2018
Jim and Jan start the episode
with how a second grade class defines a great leader! Leadership is
hard, but these young people show that the basics are pretty
simple. Also discussed is how we’re happier when we help others,
leading with love and courage, and why good leaders provide both
positive and negative consequences for meeting or not meeting
standards.
Key Takeaways
[2:08} Jim shares the answers
that came from the second grade classroom of his friend on what it
takes to be a great leader. The kids nailed it with answers like:
puts people first, nice to others, encourages us, community helper,
honest and responsible, and clean (Jim and Jan will take it as
Executive Presence). Judging from answers like this, they feel we
are in good hands for the future.
[12:52] We end up finding more
joy in helping others than acting as though it’s about
us.
[13:54] Great leaders come from
a place of love and courage. They are not afraid to put themselves
out there for the sake of the team, and come from a growth mindset
rather than a fixed mindset.
[17:29] Define what courage is
for the team, and identify the last time your team showed courage.
If the team is performing based on the core values, there is less
of a need for heroes and more of a chance everyone will be
connected with the overall mission.
[21:33] Good leaders don’t stand
for mediocrity in their team, and they are willing to provide
consequences.
Quotes
- “Audiences love opposites.” - Chris
Schmitt
- “Cheerful is a good word. We don’t use that
enough.”
- “It’s
hard to be a leader when your thoughts are a mess and your plan is
a mess.”
- “The
best way to be happy is to work for other people’s happiness.” -
Jules Evans
- “Questions can sometimes be the most courageous
statements.”
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Everybody Lies by
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