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A leader who extends their authority or influence beyond acceptable limits is said to be “overreaching.” This often happens when a leader makes decisions outside of their purview, takes control over situations or people with whom they have no authority, or takes actions well beyond their expertise.
Building self-esteem from the victories of others is a bridge too far. It is better for you to create your own success than to live vicariously through the victories of others.
Parenting is the most common leadership role in the world. Raising children to become happy and productive young adults is a daunting task for even the most talented parents. Of the many lessons parents want to imprint upon their children, responsibility ranks very high.
“No” is a powerful word, full of strength and conviction. Sometimes it is the only word that works to convey a sense of closure and finality. “No” leaves little room for misinterpretation. The clarity it creates is unequaled. The downside of “No” is that it often disappoints people, can be too abrupt, and stifles discussion. It firmly closes the door to any path forward.
Talent always wants to know what’s next. Talented people work hard to develop and grow their skills to be ready for the next opportunity and challenge. Because of the positive feedback they receive and the contributions they make, they feel entitled to one thing: clarity about what is being planned for them.
Think about how to create new products, services, or offerings from the same set of factors you and your team are best at. The efficiencies this approach offers have a host of benefits, not the least of which is a hyper-focus on quality. Leaders rarely improve quality by cutting costs, but economies of scale prove that they can cut costs by improving on quality.