HCP 018: 7 Habits of Leaders that Make a Difference

In this episode of The Habit Chef Podcast, we’ll explore the seven key habits of leaders that make a difference and how you can apply them to put your own dent in the universe.

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Listen in, and you’ll learn:

• Why leadership is a never-ending journey
• Why it’s so important to reinforce the mission
• How to assemble your small army
• Why you’ll want to think big and act small
• Why you can never stop learning
• Why you must be willing to be vulnerable
• How to share tough love
• Why your personal health is so important

Notes from this Episode

1. They consistently reinforce the mission.

• Simon Sinek’s TED Talk, “Start With Why”

2. They assemble their small army.

• “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead

3. They think big and act small.

• “Most of us over estimate what we can accomplish in a year, but severely underestimate what we can do in a decade.” – Tony Robbins

4. They never stop learning.

• When you stop growing, you start dying. And when the leader stops growing, the team starts dying.

5. They’re willing to be vulnerable.

• It’s Not About the Tights, Chris Brogan
• Brene Brown’s TED Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability”

6. They’re willing to share tough love.

• Interview with Joss Whedon

7. They understand the importance of their own health.

• Charlie Gilkey, Episode 10
• You Can’t Do Your Job If You Don’t Sleep, The Energy Project
• Overcoming Decision Fatigue, Episode 14
• My Surprising Health Habits, Episode 8

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