Podcast Summary
The importance of support leadership: Embrace your role as a supporter or a follower, recognizing the value you bring to the table, and understand that both roles are essential for growth and success.
While leadership is often emphasized, the importance of support leadership should not be overlooked. Support leadership refers to the role of supporters and followers in enabling growth and success. Whether in business or personal life, everyone plays a role in supporting and leading, and neither role is inherently better than the other. The pressure and responsibility of leadership can be overwhelming, and not everyone is meant to be a leader. Instead, focusing on support leadership can help create a more balanced and effective approach to achieving goals and building strong teams. So, embrace your role as a supporter or a follower, and recognize the value you bring to the table. Happy New Year to all the listeners and viewers from around the world. Let's make the most of the year by focusing on our goals and supporting each other in our endeavors.
Leadership as a symbiotic relationship: Effective leadership involves teaching, learning, making it easy for each other to excel, and providing invisible support
Effective leadership is not a one-way street, but rather a symbiotic relationship where support and guidance go hand in hand. Using the example of parenthood, the speaker emphasizes that while it's important to teach and instill values, it's equally important to learn from those we lead. In partnerships, the focus should be on making it easy for each other to excel in their respective strengths, rather than seeing one as the leader and the other as the follower. This interconnected approach not only benefits individual growth but also leads to greater success as a team. Invisible support can be just as valuable as visible leadership.
Leadership through kindness and support: Acts of kindness and support can have a profound impact on someone's life and career, and successful people often remember those who helped them early on.
Making a positive impact on someone's life through acts of kindness and support can be the greatest form of leadership. This doesn't require grand gestures or groundbreaking innovations, but rather, acknowledging and expressing care for others. Successful people often remember those who have helped them early in their journey, and even small acts of kindness can make a significant difference. Additionally, the speaker shared his personal goals, which include creating global financial freedom and raising two world-class golfers. He emphasized the importance of supporting and encouraging others, even at a young age, to help them grow and succeed.
Supportive leadership leads to personal and professional growth: Provide unwavering support to grow as a leader and let a supportive partner or team help you pursue passions. Honor and value those who support us, and remember to support them in return.
Being a supportive leader is crucial for personal and professional growth. The speaker shared an instance where he regretted not providing the best support to his son during a golf tournament, costing him several shots. However, he emphasized that it's never too late to improve our supportive skills, which can lead to great leadership. Furthermore, the speaker highlighted the importance of having a supportive partner or team around us. They allow us to be ourselves and pursue our passions, while also providing guidance when needed. The speaker shared his experience of having a fiancée who supports him unconditionally, and how her presence helps him grow as a leader. Additionally, the speaker discussed the importance of honoring and supporting those who work for us, whether it be a VA, PA, or an MD. He cautioned against taking their support for granted and instead encouraged entrepreneurs to see their role as serving their team to help them do their jobs well. Lastly, the speaker, who is a public speaker, shared that even speakers, who are often seen as the experts, can become divas and forget to honor those who support them. He urged us to remember that supporting others is just as important as being a leader in our own right.
Shift from being supported to supporting others: Leadership is about caring and supporting, not just being in a position of power. Everyone can make a positive impact, regardless of role or title.
Leadership is not just about being in a position of power or being the public face of a company. It's about supporting and caring for those around us, regardless of our roles or titles. By shifting our mindset from seeing ourselves as the ones being supported to being the supporters, we can build stronger, more honest relationships and create a more collaborative and productive work environment. This not only benefits individuals but also contributes to the growth of the business as a whole. So, whether you're a founder or a support staff member, remember that you have the power to lead and make a positive impact.
Empower your team to lead: Investing in team growth leads to better customer experiences, stronger organization, and lasting legacy
Effective leadership involves empowering your team to take ownership of their roles and bring their innovative ideas to the table. By inspiring and supporting your staff, you can create a culture where they feel valued and motivated, ultimately leading to better customer experiences and a stronger organization. The people who interact with your customers or colleagues are the face of your company, and their enthusiasm and autonomy can make a significant impact on your business's first impressions. As the founder or leader, your role is not just to manage but to inspire and enable your team to lead in their own right. Remember, the people who have made a positive impact on your life, whether it be a nurse or a teacher, are often the ones you remember the most. By investing in the growth and development of your team, you'll create a lasting legacy that extends beyond your tenure.
Support Leadership: Multiply Your Impact with a Strong Team: Effective leadership isn't just about being in the spotlight. It's about building a strong team and empowering them to accomplish great things. Join a community and take risks to multiply your impact.
Effective leadership involves having a strong support system. If you lead a team of 100 people, you have the potential to accomplish 100 times more than if you were working alone. This concept, known as support leadership, can be a powerful tool for those who prefer to work behind the scenes and don't seek constant public recognition. If you're interested in exploring this idea further, consider joining the Disruptive Entrepreneurs community on Facebook and following the speaker on Twitter. Remember, taking risks, such as sharing your ideas or joining a community, can lead to significant rewards. So don't hesitate to make a comment, ask a question, or join the community. And as the speaker reminded us, "if you don't risk anything, you risk everything."
