As a leader, you won’t always know where you’re going, but by combining your skills and knowledge—with a dash of intuition—you’ll often find your way. When you become truly lost, however, you’re a danger not only to yourself but to those who follow you as well. Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, believes authentic leaders need a functioning moral compass above all else. In this video lesson, he teaches us to adjust our compasses to find our truth north through introspection of our experiences.
Put aside your ego. Commit to being a value-centered leader who makes a difference in the world.
Calibrate your moral compass. Ask: What’s most important to me? Keep on track by avoiding people with bad values and by not chasing money, fame, or power.
Seek out different experiences during the course of your career. “Rubbing up against the world” can help you discover your interests, strengths, and weaknesses.
Gain self-awareness
Learn to see your blind spots. Often we see ourselves as we want to be seen instead of how others actually see us.
Process your life story. Know who you are and where you came from. Deal with your crucibles and find growth opportunities from them.
Develop an introspective practice. Take 20 minutes per day to meditate, exercise, pray, write, or do something else that helps you look inward.
Surround yourself with people who can give you honest feedback. Turn to truthful colleagues or friends whom you can ask: How should I handle this? How do you think I did? Can you give me some feedback?
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