6 Keys to Effective Leadership

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“Great  leaders  listen  to  what  their  customers  and  prospects  want  and  need,  and  they  listen  to  the  challenges  those  customers  face.  They  listen  to  colleagues  and  are  open  to  new  ideas.”  Dave  Kerpen,  CEO  Likeable  Local  

   

 

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1. LISTEN — TO EVERYONE

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“Self-­‐confidence  is  the  lifeblood  of  success.  When  people  have  it,  they’re  bold.  They  try  

new  things,  offer  ideas,  exude  posiDve  energy,  and  cooperate  with  their  colleagues.”  Jack  Welch,  Founder,  Jack  Welch  Management  

InsAtute  at  Strayer  University      

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2. INSTILL SELF-CONFIDENCE IN YOUR TEAM

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“By  being  less  dogmaDc,  you  let  people  on  your  team  build  game  plans  that  they  believe  in,  rather  than  trapping  them  in  a  helpless  state  unDl  you  issue  your  next  command.”  George  Anders,  ContribuAng  Writer  at  Forbes  

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3. ASK SMART QUESTIONS

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“The  power  of  diverse  perpecDve  is  such  that  diverse  teams  outperform  non-­‐diverse  teams...and  they  outperform  even  more  

capable  teams.”  Sallie  Krawcheck,  85  Broads      

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4. CHAMPION DIVERSITY

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“A  change  of  scenery  and  a  bit  of  fun  does  wonders  for  geQng  people  thinking  

differently  and  loosening  up!  Try  a  stand-­‐up  meeDng,  or  leave  the  desks  and  head  to  the  park.”  Richard  Branson,  Founder  at  

Virgin  Group      

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5. ENCOURAGE CREATIVE THINKING

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“Your  Dtle  should  never  act  as  a  limit  to  what  you  want  to  achieve....If  what  you  want  to  do  helps  the  company,  and  you  have  the  skills  or  

talent  to  do  it  –  do  it.”  Dharmesh  Shah,  Founder  and  CTO  at  Hubspot    

   

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6. NEVER LET YOUR TITLE HOLD YOU BACK

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