Leadership: 3 Ways to Lead Well [VIDEO]

There are examples of bad leadership all around us. Unfortunately, we can’t change others, but we can make improvements in our own leadership. Watch the video above to learn three simple ways to lead well.

1. Stay Focused

Quite often the difference between good and great leadership is the ability to focus. One researcher determined it takes 10,000 hours of practice to develop the highest level of expertise. Those who spend less time – they settle for average. Average leaders allow their attention to become diluted, like a flashlight which has a much lower concentration than a laser. Exceptional leaders stay focused on the mission. Proverbs 4:25

2. Seek Counsel

The book of Proverbs in the Bible describes the difference between a fool and a wise person – a wise person seeks guidance and listens to it. Some of the best leaders I have ever known or coached are those who, even though they are already highly effective, still seek counsel. Proverbs 15

3. Don’t Quit

In my conversations with a number of leaders recently, things may have looked great on the outside, but behind the curtain of their lives, they were weary. We often forget that leading is hard work. This, combined with the suffering and bruising that comes our way, can cause us to think about quitting. But good leaders stay focused in the face of suffering and challenges. Hebrews 21:1 

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Jay Desko is the CEO of The Center Consulting Group and brings experience in the areas of organizational assessment, leadership coaching, decision-making, and strategic questioning. Jay’s degrees include an M.Ed. in Instructional Systems Design from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Leadership from The Union Institute.