THE LEADERSHIP MINDSET
Taking Responsibility and Being Constructive
. . . the productive person animates that which he touches. He gives soul to that which surrounds him.
—ERICH FROMM
In this chapter, we’ll explore the leadership mindset, an indispensable mental stance for anyone yearning to wield more constructive influence. But before we do, it’s important to remember a key point I made in the Introduction: Real leadership isn’t about stepping in and taking charge, armed with all the right answers. And it isn’t about your position, expertise, or authority. Real leadership comes from the kind of work you’re doing. Leadership is about helping ...
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