277: Ask Denis: How Do I Develop Myself as a Leader?

Published: March 18, 2022, 8 a.m.

Over the course of the lockdowns, people everywhere have been upskilling and developing themselves. Now that people are starting to get back to their teams, how can we develop ourselves for the future? Let\u2019s break down what developing yourself looks like for you and the 8 action steps I believe will help you reach your goals.

On this episode:

  • What does development look like for you as a leader? Whatever the case is, you need to be proactive and take ownership of it yourself. I give you 3 questions to think about today to develop your leadership journey. 
  • You need to come up with a solid development plan. I talk about getting clear on where it is you want to go and the 8 ways you can get there. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Never wait for others to develop you 
  • Understand your gaps so you can build an action plan
  • Figure out where you are today and where you want to go 
  • Plans aren\u2019t enough - you need execution to reach your goals
  • Figure out the best way you receive to research and education
  • Get yourself accountable through coaching, mentoring, or events

 

Tweetable Quotes:

\u201cNever wait for others to develop you, because it\u2019s never going to happen\u2026 Just think about what YOU need to do and what\u2019s right for you.\u201d - Denis Gianoutsos

\u201cIf you\u2019ve got a goal: understand where you are today, understand where you want to go, and then understand there\u2019s going to be some gaps and then pull a plan together to help close those gaps.\u201d - Denis Gianoutsos

\u201cPut your hand up and give it a go\u2026! When you\u2019re out of your comfort zone, that\u2019s when the magic happens.\u201d - Denis Gianoutsos 

Reach out to Denis:

Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/ 

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