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Article 09: Seven (7) Ways To Lose At Situational Leadership
As we build our leadership bridge to become a more Purposeful Accountable Leader (PAL), there will come a time when we assume situational leadership. Someone somewhere believes you have what it takes to become a transformational leader. Be careful; position, rank, or title only gives you authority. Authority is recognized, but leaders can not earn trust and gain respect with it. Situational Leadership is the only phase on our journey that is not earned. You should aggressively begin to exit the phase as quickly as you entered it.
Article 08: Eight (8) Ways To Win At Self Leadership
Before beginning your journey to becoming a Purposeful Accountable Leader (PAL), you must master yourself. Self-leadership is the foundation transformational leaders are built on. Without it, you will not progress on your leadership bridge, building out the 6 Phases Of Leadership (POL). Either you learn to master yourself, or the world will learn to master you. Throughout my 15 years of experience, I have reflected on what has helped me continue my leadership journey and extend my bridge. To progress to Phase 2: Situational Leadership and be successful, relentlessly improve yourself. Here are 8 ways leaders win at Self-leadership.
Article 07: Seven (7) Ways To Lose At Self Leadership
In the previous blog, I introduced the Six Phases of Leadership. In this month's blog, I will cover seven ways leaders fail at self-leadership. Each phase will be a two-part series where in part one, I provide you with seven ways that leaders fail, and in part two with seven ways that leaders win.
Article 06: Six (6) Phases of Leadership Part 2
In the previous blog, I explained the first 3 Phases Of Leadership (POL). In this blog, I will finish explaining the final three POL. Below are the remaining 3 POL:
Article 05: Six (6) Phases of Leadership Part 1
This month's blog will be broken into two parts covering the Six Phases Of Leadership (POL). Before we begin, it's important to note that John C. Maxwell heavily inspired me in his book, Five Levels Of Leadership. My goal is to expand his work and share the leadership principles I learned throughout my 15 years of military service. One unique difference between military and civilian leadership is how often leaders transfer into new roles. For example, I have never been in a leadership role for longer than one year. However, I see it as a strength because it has developed a mindset that has allowed me to create a unified team in a short period.
Article 04: Defining A PAL Part 2
In the previous blog, I set the foundation by providing 11 examples defining a Purposeful Accountable Leader (PAL). In this blog, we will finish explaining a PAL by arming you with the final 10 examples. I would love to hear how you would define a PAL? Reach out and share your thoughts, emotions, or lessons learned. Below are the final 10 examples to help deepen your understanding of a PAL:
Episode 58 Seven (7) Ways Leaders Win At Summit Leadership with Joshua K. McMillion
Episode 58 Seven (7) Ways Leaders Win At Summit Leadership with Joshua K. McMillion
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