"Leadership does take work. And it should. If you aspire to be a leader, you ought to treat leadership as a craft, you ought to become a student of it, and you ought to work at it. And if you're not willing to work at it, well, you get what you give."
-Douglas Conant
This quote highlights how leadership requires intentional focus and efforts to develop it like any other craft. As a student of leadership, leaders need to be curious about the craft, willing to examine their leadership journey, learn more about it, and put what they have learned into practice. Â
We can only expect great results if we are willing to put what we have learned into practice and develop leadership skills.Â
Leadership is a journey and not a destination. It requires us to constantly work at it to be exceptional leaders.
Craft your leadership journey.
Reflective Questions:
How can you stay curious about crafting your leadership journey?
What challenges have you noticed that limit your leadership growth?
Suggested Readings:
What do you currently do to intentionally craft your leadership journey to be more effective, influential, impactful, and admiring?
Self-reflection
Actively Seek Feedback
Encourage Honest Communication
Partner With A Coach
Quote : Douglas Conant Quotes. BrainyQuote.com, BrainyMedia Inc, 2024. https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/douglas_conant_550121, accessed January 15, 2024.