Want to Win? 2 Ways Great Leaders Get It Done

It���s the American way���the winning spirit in which many people live and aspire to every day. In more than three decades of working in personal and leadership development, it���s become very clear to me that the best leaders are very confident and believe in themselves���and yet they are very humble. They can mentally step back and celebrate someone else; they can be vulnerable and take ownership of their mistakes and recognize and celebrate when others have better talents or more knowledge in an area.

This is a stunning revelation to many ���winners���. Here���s how they do it:

 

Believe in Yourself.

 

As you learn to accept and believe in your unique self, your doubts and fears subside. You metamorphize into a more authentic, genuine leader. Because you don���t have to be perfect, you���re more humble and capable of being vulnerable which, believe it or not, increases others��� trust in you.

 

Help others develop confidence to believe in themselves.

 

Give them your presence. Set aside your ideas and opinions and lower yourself to where they feel like you are looking up to them. Then engage with them where they are and listen. Show interest in their ideas and empathy for their feelings and you will make them feel more important and from that experience they will grow in both confidence and humility.

It���s also important to be intentional. Coach yourself to encourage your teammates and let them know you believe in them. The more worthy and important they feel, the more confident and humble they will be and the better they will perform.

 

The Paradox of Greatness

���The way of true self is always the way of humility. Pride and arrogance move us toward our false self, but humility and love allow us to live the truth of our being.��� – David G. Benner, Ph.D.�� The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery

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You can also read and watch the entire coaching blog on this topic – “The Contrasting Formula for Leadership Greatness”

 

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