Great leaders are not made. They are in the making.
Here's how to elevate your leadership from good to great - courtesy of my friend Eva Gysling,:
1. Self-awareness ↳ Good: Knows their strengths ↳ GREAT: Masters their blind spots and emotions
2. Authenticity ↳ Good: Communicates honestly ↳ GREAT: Leads with vulnerability and true self
3. Vision & purpose ↳ Good: Sets clear goals ↳ GREAT: Ignites passionate, shared dreams
4. Innovation culture ↳ Good: Supports new ideas ↳ GREAT: Creates fearless environments where bold thinking thrives
5. Empathy ↳ Good: Shows understanding ↳ GREAT: Creates deep psychological safety and belonging
6. Communication ↳ Good: Shares information clearly ↳ GREAT: Inspires through authentic storytelling
7. Resilience ↳ Good: Handles challenges calmly ↳ GREAT: Transforms adversity into opportunity
8. Accountability ↳ Good: Takes responsibility ↳ GREAT: Sets new standards of excellence
9. Continuous growth ↳ Good: Invests in self-development ↳ GREAT: Champions learning ecosystem for all
10. Empowerment ↳ Good: Delegates effectively ↳ GREAT: Develops next generation of leaders
Strive to get 1% better each day along each of these dimensions.
Great leadership is a journey, not a destination.
What's your most powerful insight about transitioning from good to great leadership?
PS: Anyone can gather followers, but great leaders create more leaders.
And give my good friend Eva Gysling, a follow for more.
Omar Halabieh
