01/11/2024

Three Steps to Becoming a High-Performing Leader

High performance and total confidence don't go hand-in-hand

I coach high-performing executives. Here are three things I hear the very best say that might shock you: 1) "I don't know if I can do it. What if I fail?" 2) "I feel like I'm never enough, no matter how much I accomplish," and 3) "If I make that decision, I'm afraid people won't like me."   

Self-doubt and misguided fears are part of the human condition. One reason these execs are highly successful is they are willing to take these challenges on. They look in the mirror, they allow themselves to be vulnerable, and they tell the truth even when it's not pretty. 

This is what self-aware, love-powered leaders do. Simon Sinek, author of Start With Why said, "The great leaders are not the strongest. They are the ones who are honest about their weaknesses." It's a powerful practice -- not just because it helps them grow into exceptional leaders, but because it sets the tone for a culture rooted in honesty and safety that brings out the best in everyone. The message is "just be you."   

Please select this link to read the complete article from Inc.