5 Ways to Go from Being a Good Leader to a GREAT One

As a keynote speaker, focusing on the fields of leadership and engagement, I probably get one question more than any other: What’s the secret? What’s the magic bullet? How do I unlock my leadership greatness?

Of course, the question is usually offered a bit tongue-in-cheek. Most of us realize that great leadership takes time. It’s not something you can just flip on like a light switch.

And yet, there is an element of truth to that question. People want to know some quick habits they can adopt, some simple steps they can take, to move out of the good leader category into the realm of true excellence.

So let me share some insights — five significant steps you can take to put a little distance between yourself and those leaders who settle for mere goodness.

Transcending Goodness; Reaching Greatness

1. Develop others. Good leaders spend a lot of their time on self-development — which is fine, and at times needed. But great leaders won’t settle for making themselves better. They insist on making others Let me ask you something: Are you a mentor to someone younger or less experienced than you? If not, you’re missing out on a key method for unlocking your leadership greatness.
2. Listen to other people. Good…