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It’s easy to look up to individuals who achieve great success in life, but what about those around us that seem average, or even less than? And what if you could be a leader? Wendy Wiesman says you can, and breaks down the process in today’s episode.
Key Takeaways
- How you can start thinking like a leader,
- What to do when pursuing leadership, and
- How to ultimately become a leader.
🧠 Think like a leader
In order to begin the transformation to leadership, Wendy believes we should all shift our thinking towards a different perspective. “You have to think like a leader, act like a leader, and then, in time, really be that leader. So thinking is the first step [to becoming a leader]” she says.
A critical part of this change in thought is making no apologies for the leadership you are about to take on. What you’re doing is for the betterment of you and those around you, so don’t ask permission. Wendy also reminds us all that we’re not perfect either, even leaders. Be okay with failure in your pursuit of leadership; everyone makes mistakes.
💪🏻 Act like a leader
Now that you’ve been in the headspace of a leader, it’s time to start acting like one. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel either. Start by finding someone who inspires you as a leader, and mimic what they do that has made them successful. Make your objective of leadership clear to those around you, you’re there to help and be involved. Lastly and most importantly, remain authentic. There is a fine line between leadership and ego, so choose wisely before those around choose for you!
🏆 Become a leader
The last step to leadership is becoming an actual leader. It’s important to remember that anyone can be a leader, so give yourself credit where it’s due. Neither you nor your teammates are limited by labels in the workplace or even in your organization. Lead by action and you will become an authentic leader in no time.
📄 In Conclusion
In order to become a leader, you must think and act like one. Don’t apologize for taking action towards leadership and realize that no one leader is perfect. Figure out why you want to lead in the first place, then let others know what you stand for. Oh, and don’t get too caught up in the details. Sometimes all leaders need to do is simply lead.
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Quotes
“Leadership is not really a title. You don’t need to be ‘the boss’ to be a leader. It’s important to think about what it is you bring to the table and bringing that to the next level.”
Wendy Wiesman
“You have to think like a leader, act like a leader, and then, in time, really be that leader. So thinking is the first step [to becoming a leader]”
Wendy Wiesman
“Think about what you want out of leadership because first, you have to decide that you want to lead. Decide what you want, then shift your thinking.”
Wendy Wiesman
“When we first become leaders, we have to be vulnerable and OK with failure in certain things even though we have areas of great expertise.”
Wendy Wiesman
About the Guest
Wendy Wiesman
Founder of Wiesman Experiences
Wendy is an experienced health care, financial services, and startup marketing leader with an enthusiasm for driving growth and change. With expertise in helping to uncover the big picture, Wendy is a producer and storyteller in many industries.
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About Dick
Dick Polipnick is the Founder of Online Growth Systems, a media company that helps big-name brands turn their e-commerce businesses to profit and advises high-growth, venture-backed startups.
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