{"id":37845,"date":"2021-05-30T19:35:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-30T23:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=37845"},"modified":"2021-06-14T09:11:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T13:11:18","slug":"leadership-mindset-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/leadership-mindset-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership Mindset: Think Your Way to the Top"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you believe you have what it takes to lead others? What do you think distinguishes a leader from a regular person? Can anyone develop a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/leadership-mindset\/\">leadership mindset<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inherent leaders understand that leadership starts with a mindset. 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You don\u2019t find success alone; rather, the support of others helps lift you to success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you master these four principles of a leadership mindset, people will respond to you as a leader and support your ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Put yourself in the minds of the people you\u2019re leading.<\/li><li>Think about the \u201chuman way\u201d to handle a situation.<\/li><li>Set an example of making progress.<\/li><li>Take time for yourself to think.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) <strong>Put Yourself in the Minds of the People You\u2019re Leading<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to gather the support of others, you must look at the world through their eyes. Ask yourself, \u201cWhat would I think of this situation if I were the other person?\u201d Consider what other people care about. This will give you the key to convincing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Example: An advertising executive is creating a children\u2019s shoe commercial. He includes his favorite type of music and upscale imagery. But parents are unimpressed. These commercials don\u2019t appeal to their kids or to them. Had Ted put himself in the minds of his target audience, he would have created a clearer, catchier commercial that showcased the shoes.<\/li><li>Example: Politicians often fail to connect with voters because they don\u2019t take the time to understand the issues dear to voters\u2019 hearts. They appear \u201cout of touch\u201d to the constituents. If their opponent speaks to those interests, she has a much better chance of being elected.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider these situations of seeing through the eyes of people you want to influence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you\u2019re training a new employee, put yourself in their position. 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Dictators don\u2019t tend to last long, as followers inevitably resent them.<\/li><li><strong>\u201cBy the books\u201d leaders<\/strong>: You follow procedures and punish people for falling out of line. These don&#8217;t inspire loyalty because people don\u2019t appreciate being treated like machines, with little room for nuance or individuality.<\/li><li><strong>\u201cBe human\u201d leaders<\/strong>: These leaders are the most successful because they treat others with basic human decency. In dozens of small ways, this leader tells others that they are important. These small, human interactions create loyalty and support, as well as a positive atmosphere with good morale. A human leader:<ul><li>Remembers her employees\u2019 birthdays and sets up small office parties.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Offers assistance if an employee had an illness in the family.<\/li><li>Helps a new employee transfer in from another city, find housing, and offer advice about schools.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Helps a struggling employee find a more suitable job.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In any difficult situation, ask yourself, \u201cWhat is the human way to handle this?\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If there is an employee who must be reprimanded, speak to her privately; point out the positive things she is&nbsp; doing; bring up the behavior that needs changing, along with constructive ways to accomplish this; and then praise her for her good traits once again. This builds a better employee without wrecking morale.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Words only go so far. <strong>Show that you care about people through your actions<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) <strong>Set an Example of Making Progress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s relatively easy to maintain the status quo in a work environment. But true leaders who keep pushing for improvement are rare and incredibly valuable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To develop a progress mindset:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In every situation, think, \u201cHow can we improve this?\u201d When you push for progress, you\u2019ll be viewed as a progressive thinker.<\/li><li>Insist on high standards in everything you do. Don\u2019t settle for mediocrity. When you do, others adjust their conduct to fit those standards.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other people will follow your example. 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