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Episode 339 How Successful Leaders Think

On this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike shares the top 5 ways in which successful leaders think. Mike speaks about the importance of training ourselves as leaders to think before reacting and not allowing our subconscious reactions to be our main form of communication.

Mike describes the following as being the top 5 ways successful leaders think:

  1.  Think long term
  • They can see around the corner and see the future
  • They have a vision of something that’s better than where we're at today  
  1.  Think right now
  • Think long term, think about the future, and then bring it back to right now
  • What do you need to do today, what actions do you need to take right now to get ready for your future goals?
  1.  Think outside the box
  • Remove yourself from TWWADI disease (The way we’ve always done it)
  • If you’re thinking is not constantly adapting, changing, and learning you’re holding the team back
  1.  Think team first
  • One person is not more important than the other
  • Successful leaders prioritize the needs of their team as a whole, if you take care of your team will take care of you and the organization
  1.  Think me first
  • As a leader, you’re not the most important person on the team but your thinking is the most important asset the team has
  • Get out of your own way and think differently, get a coach or a mentor to help guide you

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