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Being a "founder", "CEO", or "SVP" doesn't make you a leader. Leadership can (and should) come from everyone in your org. - Do you lead by example? - Go out of your way to help others? - Challenge others to do better work? - Act in accordance with company values? - Make colleagues feel psychologically safe? - Put the needs of the team above your own? - Walk with someone new at a company Offsite? - Provide constructive feedback in a respectful way? - Call out issues (and present solutions) as you see them? These are all forms of leadership. There's no such thing as, "That's not my job" to a leader. There's no such thing as, "That's beneath me" to a leader. There's no such thing as, "That's above my pay grade" to a leader.   Leaders create a culture of leadership, so that everyone can contribute to a more productive, empathetic, and connected workplace. Do you agree? What would you add to this....? Comment below!   ♻️ Repost this if you believe leadership is more than our job titles ♻️    And follow me at Jared Kleinert for more content like this.

When was the last time a leader truly impacted your life? So often I see leadership be misunderstood. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 - 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝗶𝘁. Why this matters: → Employees aren't resources; they are assets. → Draining teams leads to burnout and disengagement. → Adding value fosters loyalty, creativity, and growth. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲: Invest in Development → Offer learning and growth opportunities. → Encourage new skills. Foster Open Communication → Make sharing ideas easy. → Actively listen and respond. Recognize Achievements → Celebrate all wins. → Regularly recognize efforts. Provide Clear Vision → Align individual and company goals. → Ensure everyone knows the direction. Encourage Work-Life Balance → Promote flexible work. → Respect personal boundaries. As a GM and consultant, I’ve seen added value transform teams and businesses. 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁? Let’s discuss in the comments!

I believe their are three lessons every leader in every function at every level can learn from Brian Chesky’s “Founder’s Mode”: 𝟭. 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 Every great decision starts with understanding the details. If your team isn’t digging into the nuances, you’ll miss the roots of the problem and risk poor choices. As a leader, you set the bar for excellence—details matter, and so does your standard for them. Roll up the sleeves and start digging. 𝟮. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 Great leaders are domain experts who coach and guide their teams through the actual work. This “player-coach” model produces exceptional results and develops incredible people. Managing through work is far more effective than managing through people, which often happens when a leader lacks deep expertise. The best leaders do both—and yes, they exist. 𝟯. 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 The wrong hire can derail a team; the right hire can transform it. Hiring top talent is one of the hardest and most critical leadership skills. Great candidates often aren’t actively looking—they have good jobs and options. Invest time and effort into becoming great at attracting and hiring exceptional people. By focusing on these three principles—attention to detail, leading through work, and hiring top talent—you can build high-performing teams that deliver results, grow together, and take on bigger challenges with empathy and ambition. Do you agree or disagree? Let me know in the comments. Happy Friday 🎉

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“𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰.” It’s an advice we all hear but no one explains how. For one of my clients - a high-performing leader - it felt like yet another impossible demand. Burnt out but determined, she took charge and redefined her leadership. Here’s how she did it: 𝟯 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 → Empower Your Team ↳ Delegate decisions and trust your team’s expertise. ↳ Free up your time to focus on strategy, not tasks. ↳ Empowered teams flourish; micromanaged teams survive. → Relentlessly Prioritize ↳ Not every task is urgent- learn to say no. ↳ Align your efforts with your long-term goals. ↳ Busy is not the same as effective; focus matters. → Reframe Your Approach ↳ Move from “How do I fix this?” to “Why is this necessary?” ↳ Question assumptions and challenge norms. ↳ Visionaries solve the right problems, not just the loud ones. Within months, she transformed from a “doer” to a visionary leader. Her team didn’t just deliver results - they exceeded expectations. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂: Are you solving the right problems - or just the loudest ones? Eager to hear your thoughts on this! 

If you manage people, no matter your level, here’s a hard Truth: 𝗬𝗼𝘂. 𝗔𝗿𝗲. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. If you: 1. Don’t answer your team’s questions or address their concerns. 2. Can’t answer because you don’t know. 3. Don’t know your company’s policies and can’t reinforce them. 4. Fail to acknowledge when your team does something right. 5. Avoid discussing mistakes with your team. 6. Dodge conflict within your team or with a member. 7. Send your team to HR because you don’t want to handle something. 𝗬𝗼𝘂. 𝗔𝗿𝗲. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. Your job is to be the primary point of contact for your team. If you don’t have the answers, find them and close the loop. It’s okay not to know everything or to need help—what’s not okay is abdicating your responsibilities. Take action. Seek guidance. If your company doesn’t offer management or leadership training, find it elsewhere. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. 𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀.

𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 A Common Challenge for Founders and New Leaders 📹 In this video, I tackle a pivotal issue that many founders and emerging leaders struggle with—𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Here’s a quick preview: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮: You’ve built your business from the ground up, carefully selected top-tier talent, and onboarded the right people. But now what? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽: Instead of unleashing their potential, many leaders unintentionally fall into the habit of micromanaging, limiting creativity and ownership. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: This not only frustrates your team but defeats the purpose of hiring skilled professionals—to free you up to focus on scaling and strategy. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘅: Delegation is about trust. Think of your new hire as a leader in their own right, not just another team member. You've hired them for their expertise—now give them the autonomy to show it. 👉 Watch the "Short Warren Video" for actionable insights on how to delegate with confidence and empower your team to thrive.

What is the key trait of leaders who build world-class teams? Leaders are respective and that way they create the very contexts in which leadership thrives. Leadership is not about positions or status but more about opportunities and how to multiply them to build a critical mass of resources and resourcefulness.

You see that point on staying humble? Absolute major key! 🗝 Ego and pride can be powerful blockers to growth. It's easy to get stuck in our ways, convinced we know best. Reality is, there's always something new to learn, and often, the best teachers are those we least expect. Remember, the ability to listen, learn, and adapt is a superpower! (Especially at the rate things evolve today!) #growthmindset #learnings #coachability #leadership #personaldevelopment

Leadership in Tough Times: It's Not Just About Being Tough Ever felt the weight of leadership during tough times? I've been there. The worry. The sleepless nights. The weight of responsibility. But here's the truth: it's not about being a superhero. It's about being human. Did you know that empathetic leaders build stronger, more resilient teams? When we connect with our people's emotions, magic happens. Here's what I've learned: → Share your own struggles. Vulnerability is strength. → It's okay to say "I don't know." Honesty builds trust. → Listen. Really listen. Put down your phone and look them in the eye. What to avoid: ❌ Pretend everything's fine ❌ Forgetting self-care ❌ Hide in your office Do: ✅ Check in regularly - show you care! ✅ Celebrate small wins - every victory counts! ✅ Offer hope while staying realistic - balance is key. Your team doesn't need you to be perfect. They need you to be present. Leading with heart isn't just nice. It's necessary.💚 _______________________ ♻️ Repost to spread the message of leadership with heart. 🔔 Follow Steven Claes for daily posts on Leadership - HR and Culture