#44 Audacious Habits of Intentional Leaders (Against the Status Quo)
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When asked why we became leaders, many of us can point to someone who once inspired us to lead. What was it about that person that made you want to be like them? For most of us, it wasn’t their title or accomplishments—it was who they were and how they treated us.
In this episode, we introduce seven habits that intentional—and inspirational—leaders have the audacity to practice. We use the word audacity because these habits push against the status quo of productivity, efficiency, and comfort that our world naturally defaults to.
We believe these seven habits interrupt the quiet “drift” toward norms that keep leaders from becoming truly inspirational. We’ll share practical recommendations that highlight the importance of things like:
- Fully devoting your attention to the person who walks into your office, regardless of what you’re doing
- Coaching and intentionally expressing gratitude on a regular basis
- Protecting your team’s attention from being pulled in too many directions
This episode isn’t meant to convict you for moments when busyness has won your time and focus. Instead, it’s meant to reconnect you with why you became a leader in the first place—whether because you had a great leader or believed you could become one. We think you’ll walk away with ideas that help you become the reason someone else chooses to lead, too.
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