11 Random and Recent Leadership Thoughts
- Work environments and team structures going forward will look more like Hollywood film crews. They come together for a project but don't work together full time.
- The future (and now) of being a leader is more the role of aggregator and facilitator, compared to the role of manager and boss.
- The rise of the entrepreneur is upon us, but also the rise of the intrapreneur is upon us. The leader within (intra) an organization who leads with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Power is in the community. No longer does the top down hierarchical leader now have all the power and control.
- In general, the new "conference" is small, niche focused, and practical, compared to the past model of large, generic, and inspiring.
- Storytelling must be part of your influence strategy, marketing plan, and overall brand building plan. Without it you're just another commodity fighting for attention.
- The Gig economy is upon us. Free agency is not just a sports term, it's a business and cultural mainstay.
- No one is born world class. It takes hard work to get there.
- Leaders words weigh 1,000 pounds. You have the power to lift up or pull down others with your words.
- Many leaders quit right before the breakthrough. Stick with it. The messy middle of discipline and perseverance paves the way for potential upside and success.
- We need to be reminded just as often as instructed. Leadership is about repetition as much as revelation.
