Truths are always tough.Tough truths on leadership.
1. It's all about politics.
This is not about Republicans vs. Democrats. It's about the politics we face every day, as "we interact with people who have what we want and who want what we have to give."
Great leaders understand the importance of persuasion and that, in addition to a great work ethic, you also have to have the "ability to have relatable, effective, and influential relationships."
2. Success makes you unpopular.
When you're a leader-in-progress, you will have people supporting you, be it your boss or colleagues. However, once you start achieving the expectations that these people have, you'll become less-liked by them.
3. You aren't as interesting to others as you are to yourself.
Everyone thinks that they're interesting, but great leaders know that their stories aren't as interesting to other people as they are to themselves. So they keep the focus on the other person.
When you turn your attention on the other person, they will inevitably share more about themselves with you, and when this happens, a bond is formed. That's how you get people to trust you.
4. Every single person is afraid.
No matter how confident someone may seem, everyone is afraid of failing. "We are afraid of screwing up," says Maloney. "We are afraid of looking stupid."
5. Someone is always watching.
If you have a bad morning before you meet with clients, never let it show on your face. Someone is always watching.
6. Great leaders protect their energy.
Great leaders understand what gives them energy and try to increase these activities. They also know what soaks their energy up and minimize those interactions.
Eliminate whatever it is in your life that's draining you, and replace it with something that inspires you.
7. You need to know how to take credit without taking credit.
Great leaders have no need to toot their own horns or tell others how wonderful they are.
Great leaders must also be able to not take things personally when they hear negative things about themselves. They need to learn how to let things go.
8. Great leaders do not participate in trash talking.
If you've ever spoken negatively about your organization or the people you work with, you have not realized what great leaders have: Talking trash only hurts yourself.
9. You have to go beyond your responsibilities.
It's easy to go to our jobs and do the same tasks everyday. It's our responsibility and our life. Maloney says this is a comfortable, but wrong way of thinking.
10. Great leaders are expert networkers.
The bottom line is you need to be a good communicator who people remember.
11. You have to have a life outside of the job.
It's important to have work-life balance. But aside from this, great leaders know they need a life so that they'll learn more about other people, gain perspective, and grow their own knowledge.
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