The Seven Things You Must Give Up When You Become a Leader
1. The need to always be right.
You are in the recognition business now. Let everyone else be right.
2. Gossip.
You must give it up as an instigator and a willing recipient.
3. The need for frequent praise.
Your work and results may have to speak for themselves.
4. Distractions.
Focus is the new IQ, and a leader’s ability to maintain it is crucial.
5. Labels and biases.
Stereotypes and biases are risky judgment inhibitors.
6. Excuses.
Leaders are in the performance business, and excuses are accountability leaks.
7. The fear of change.
More than ever before, leaders must be change agents.