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Surviving the loneliness of leadership
From the course: Management Tips
Surviving the loneliness of leadership
There are many positive outcomes associated with being in a formal leadership role. They include higher pay, higher status, sometimes the adulation of others and increased power that you can use to push the organization forward. However, what many people don't realize,until they enter the leadership ranks, is that it's not always about positive outcomes. Leadership is difficult. You have to make tough decisions with imperfect data and limited resources. You won't be loved by everyone all the time. When you make decisions, there will always be people who support you and others who don't support you. As you climbed your career ladder, this becomes more and more true, which is why people often talk about the loneliness of leadership. The higher you rise up in the pyramid, the more it's possible to feel isolated, alone and unsupported. It's a simple numbers game. The higher you go, the fewer peers you have and the larger the number of people below you, who don't fully understand what it's…
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Avoiding burnout at work2m 30s
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Learning how to say no2m 18s
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Offering a needed apology2m 25s
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Fixing mistakes2m 29s
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Finding purpose in your work2m 40s
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Avoiding blame2m 34s
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Surviving the loneliness of leadership2m 52s
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Knowing the difference between quitting and refocusing2m 32s
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Making and recovering from mistakes2m 38s
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Three dangerous leadership assumptions3m 4s
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Are leaders born or bred?2m 34s
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Maximizing personal potential2m 16s
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Pushing your limits2m 57s
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Understanding strengths and weaknesses2m 36s
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Earning respect2m 26s
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Embracing personal evolution3m 25s
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The art of delayed gratification2m 54s
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Inspiration is a choice2m 35s
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Managing emotions at work2m 35s
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Building self-awareness as a manager2m 56s
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Why it's smart to share your uncertainties2m 48s
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Let them teach you2m 25s
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How to solicit feedback from the team2m 54s
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Using a work diary2m 42s
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Tips for dealing with pressure at work2m 59s
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How to admit you’re wrong3m 1s
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