Episode #189: Know Better, Do Better & Lead Better! Featuring Kevin Johnson
“So over time, long story short over time, I just really developed an acumen and a love and a desire to tap into what it means to be a good leader. Because leaders lead people and people need all kinds of help, whether they admit it or not, we have issues. And when people ask me, Kevin, what is the toughest part about being a leader? My answer is very simple. It's people.”
Kevin Johnson
CEO of The Johnson Leadership Group | Leadership Coach | Trainer | Speaker
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Leadership is all about guiding individuals towards achieving great things collectively.
Leaders who seek ways to know better invest time in learning and self-improvement. Knowledge acquisition is essential as it keeps leaders relevant and updated about industry trends. Leaders who know better are more creative, innovative, and strategically prepared for the future.
Thus, leaders should aim to be highly knowledgeable about their industry and continuously seek new information to keep their knowledge up-to-date. In today's era of digital transformation and high-tech innovations, leaders require to know new technologies' potential benefits and risks to make effective business decisions.
Apart from knowing better, Effective leaders should also lead better. By leading better, we mean that they must guide others through their actions. Leading is a critical aspect of management as leaders not only set direction but also inspire people. Effective leaders lead by example, and their actions are consistent with their words. Leaders should carry out their leadership responsibilities with transparency, honesty, and fairness, inspiring others to follow suit.
Leaders that know, lead, and do better can engage their teams, inspire innovative thinking, create a culture of trust, and bring creativity to their workplace. They create a positive work environment and develop a culture of excellence within their organization. Organizations with effective leaders can anticipate change, adapt to new situations, and remain ahead of their competitors.
In conclusion, effective leadership is fundamental at all organizational levels; hence, leaders that aim to know, lead, and do their best in their organization will achieve success and positive results. Attaining this triad requires time, effort, and commitment, but once achieved, leaders can create a positive impact that can transform not only an organization but an industry.
“It is not a weakness. I don't care what anybody says to be a leader with a servant's heart. Because leaders are supposed to develop, take care of, have to improve, provide resources for and help along these roads that they have to navigate to be much better so they can do better. That's the role of a leader.”
Kevin Johnson is the Founder, Chief Visionary and Chief Executive Officer of The Johnson Leadership Group, LLC, and an Independent certified coach, mentor, trainer and speaker with the nationally recognized John Maxwell Team, where he leads learning experiences that are tailored to meet the specific needs of the audience to help maximize efficiency, growth, awareness and effectiveness.
Kevin joins Audley on The Audacious Living Podcast to discuss his personal leadership journey, the impact of servant leadership and what taking the first step into leadership looks like.
To learn more about Kevin, his work with leaders or any of his training programs, check out his website.
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