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Do you need other people? Are you a giver or a taker? Do you tend to run ahead of others and leave them behind?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many leaders think in terms of what\u2019s best for themselves and base their decisions on their personal goals and opinions. John C. Maxwell writes that, to be an effective leader, you must prioritize your team\u2019s needs over your personal ambitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading for Maxwell’s advice on how to practice<\/a> selflessness in leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Editor\u2019s note: This article is part of Shortform\u2019s guide to team-building<\/a>. If you like what you read here, there\u2019s plenty more to check out in the guide!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selflessness in Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maxwell suggests you consider how you can help your team perform and shine instead of how your team can help you achieve a certain objective\u2014this is selflessness in leadership. When you focus on supporting your team\u2019s needs and leveraging each member\u2019s strengths, you can harness the collective power of your team and achieve greater results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Maxwell\u2019s principle of putting your team before yourself aligns with the philosophy of servant leadership<\/em> proposed by Robert Greenleaf. In Servant Leadership<\/em><\/a>, Greenleaf argues that the most impactful leaders are those who focus on serving others<\/a> and making the world a better place<\/a>. He believes such leaders are the solution to addressing the inefficacies of many American institutions, and he defines three elements of servant leadership: a goal that benefits the common good, an altruistic desire to serve others, and the ability to inspire others<\/a> to become servant leaders themselves.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maxwell provides three tips to help you adopt a team-oriented focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1: Acknowledge the Importance of Others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recognize that you need others, and help your team members recognize this, too. Promote collaboration in your team by inspiring each person to help others improve instead of trying to outdo them. This turns team members into collaborators instead of rivals. By doing this, you cultivate an environment where people uplift one another, which in turn boosts morale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: You may find it easier to acknowledge the importance of others by adopting an abundance mindset<\/em><\/a>. The authors of The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership<\/em><\/a> argue that effective leaders recognize that resources (like jobs, money, or recognition) are abundant\u2014there are enough to make everyone <\/em>happy. This mindset makes them more willing to collaborate and support others. Conversely, having a scarcity mindset<\/a>\u2014or the belief that there aren\u2019t enough resources to go around\u2014can tempt people to compete instead of collaborate. One way to shift your mindset<\/a> to abundance is by meditating on the present moment and recognizing that you have everything you need.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Pace Yourself With the Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maxwell writes that leaders tend to be people of action who like to hurry toward their goals. But he notes that, when leading a team<\/a>, it\u2019s important that you don\u2019t seek your own individual success if it leaves your team behind. <\/strong>Match the speed and efforts of your team to ensure everyone moves forward together. This means adapting to your team\u2019s changing needs. At times, you\u2019ll need to take the lead, but stay close enough for team members to see you and be inspired to follow you. Other times, walk alongside your team by discussing the journey with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also need to support your team<\/a> from behind with encouraging words. Even if the pace seems slower, progressing toward your objectives collectively as a team makes everyone feel energized and connected, and it allows you to make more significant strides toward your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: The authors of First, Break All the Rules<\/em><\/a> agree on the importance of adapting to the needs of your team, but they argue this doesn\u2019t mean that you should give everyone on your team the same<\/em> level of support or attention. Instead, they advise that you give more support to your best employees, who have more potential<\/a> and can use your support more effectively. Though this might seem at odds with Maxwell\u2019s advice to pace the team to arrive at goals together, it doesn\u2019t necessarily conflict\u2014it adds the nuance that a leader must consider all aspects of how to best support their team.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Look for Opportunities to Help Others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of focusing on what you can get from others, focus on how you can improve the lives of your employees. Look for ways to help others become better and to celebrate their successes. Maxwell argues that giving is more rewarding and, although you shouldn\u2019t let this be your primary motivation for helping others, you\u2019ll often receive more in return by naturally helping others than you could have asked for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: In Give and Take<\/em><\/a>, Adam Grant argues that givers<\/em> (people who put others first without expecting anything in return) tend to achieve greater success and life satisfaction than takers<\/em> (people who are only interested in what they can get from others). However, he adds that you must maintain a healthy balance between giving to others and taking care of yourself<\/a> to protect your mental and physical well-being. You can still be giving, but be intentional with your time<\/a> as well as how and to whom you give. This way, you can avoid overextending yourself and be more helpful to others in the long run.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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