Tara Goldman’s Post

Authentic leadership is key, far and few in between.

Leaders are in two forms. The selfless & the selfish. Selfless leaders are compassionate & full of empathy for their subjects. Their hearts are for the people they lead. Every thought & action they undertake is geared towards bettering the lives of people & posterity of future generations. Selfish leaders are on the contrary. Every intention & action is towards them & those around them. They are focused on short gains & are not so careful about tomorrow. They focus on enriching & protecting themselves. Often, they are smart enough to make people believe they care. They love power & would do anything to keep it. Anyone who seems to go against them or tends to notice what is going on is branded enemy of the people. Examine carefully the kind of leaders you have. Whenever you have an opportunity to choose a leader for any position, go for the selfless one. #MorningBoost by FrankBigos Have a Tenacious Tuesday

Chasing Authenticity Often, there’s a belief that people at the highest levels of leadership have achieved authentic perfection with no blindspots or doubts. Understandly they embark on a mission to “fix” themselves in various ways to be worthy of reaching the “next level”. Based on my experience and observations, leaders even at the highest echelons have flaws, uncertainties, and areas for personal development. Almost paradoxically, leaders who acknowledge their imperfections and efforts to grow from them set a refreshing tone of authenticity and lead more effectively. H. James Dallas once posted “The Best Advice I Ever Received” which I’ve paraphrased to: “self-protection due to shortcomings or past issues results in “opportunity-prevention”. Leaders can be authentic without being perfect. Right?

Leaders are in two forms. The selfless & the selfish. Selfless leaders are compassionate & full of empathy for their subjects. Their hearts are for the people they lead. Every thought & action they undertake is geared towards bettering the lives of people & posterity of future generations. Selfish leaders are on the contrary. Every intention & action is towards them & those around them. They are focused on short gains & are not so careful about tomorrow. They focus on enriching & protecting themselves. Often, they are smart enough to make people believe they care. They love power & would do anything to keep it. Anyone who seems to go against them or tends to notice what is going on is branded enemy of the people. Examine carefully the kind of leaders you have. Whenever you have an opportunity to choose a leader for any position, go for the selfless one. #MorningBoost by FrankBigos Have a Tenacious Tuesday

Empathy is a key component of what makes us human. Those in positions of power are often lacking this element. It’s difficult to fake , impossible to replace and crucial to make us authentic leaders.

The greatest contribution a leader can make is make other leaders. Elevate those around you. Be a multiplier. Success requires a mentality and that mentality is contagious.

COURAGE can be a real differentiator for leaders. But know that being courageous often requires vulnerability. This can be scary and uncomfortable. It is why it’s so difficult to do. It is also why it’s so important to do. This is where real progress happens, when we use courage to make that tough call. BEFORE it becomes the obvious thing to do. Food for thought 💭

Monday thoughts - Kindness is often looked upon as being a weakness but actually it is a great strength - it's a hallmark of a strong leader! So don't buy into the myth that you must be harsh to be respected. True leaders inspire loyalty and drive results through empathy, compassion and and clear communication. Honest feedback given respectfully empowers individuals to excel, honesty and kindness can co-exist! Kindness should be a non-negotiable trait in leadership. Inspiration and cooperation NOT domination and intimidation! So I ask this question - Why do leaders need to embrace emotional intelligence?

True leaders must find a way to set their egos aside and deal with situations without a pre-determined opinion. A lot more we and a lot less me can move mountains rather than feed egos that stifle success.

Leadership transcends education, talent, and background. A true leader envisions turning the impossible into reality. Leaders, both individual and collective, aspire to monumental dreams. However, the crucial journey begins with unwavering perseverance and a refusal to succumb to disappointment. Giving up marks the downward spiral. A leader rises when necessary, consistently aids others, remains committed to unyielding goals, and leads from the front. If a leader fails to outwork others, problems emerge. Successful leaders guide the journey towards achieving ambitious heights.