In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by retired combat-decorated navy SEAL, CEO, and business consultant, Marty Strong. Together, they explore the essential qualities that define effective leadership, especially in times of crisis.
Takeaways:
- To get more comfortable with the unknown, leaders should regularly walk through scenarios where things could go wrong.
- Resiliency is important for leaders to navigate challenges.
- Proactive thinking is essential so leaders can anticipate potential issues and prepare solutions.
- Leadership is most needed when things fall apart, not when everything is going smoothly.
- Clearly define the desired culture and plan who should be a part of it.
- Develop leaders at every stage to avoid unprepared leaders.
- Foster a culture where people care about mistakes that have been made and offer feedback.
- Focus on continuous leadership development in every area of your business.
Quotes:
- “Give them a chance to fail a little bit.”
- “Leadership, like wisdom, is the sum total of your mistakes.”
- “It’s hard to be a good leader, and be wise, and have good judgment if you’ve never made a mistake.”
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