ARE HAPPY LEADERS MORE SUCCESSFUL?
/
Many people are looking for secrets to success, when the solution has always been within reach.
What does being happy feel or look like?
Read More
Discover our extensive archive of insightful, helpful, and fresh articles on leadership to create simple strategies and solutions to shape your success!
Please join the discussion. If you have any questions see our Comments Policy.
Date
- July 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- June 2013
- August 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
BOLDLY LEAD
/
What would be your first thoughts if someone told you, “Take a risk?”
Would it bring feelings of excitement, anxiety, happiness, fear, joy, or apprehension?
In our culture, many people have a negative view of the word risk. People spend their entire lives avoiding risk for several reasons.
Read MoreWhy and How You Should Steal Away
/
To be the best person you can be, it takes you finding some alone time to assess the person you are and who you want to be.
I have discovered many benefits of finding alone time in my life. Consistent practice of finding alone time continues to reinforce my leadership.
Read MoreWhy Leaders Should Actively Listen
/
Life is a fascinating journey full of unpredictable situations. Some situations are favorable and others are unfortunate.
Unlike movies, award shows, and videos, there aren’t any cue cards for our words or actions. Although I think life would be quite boring if we lived by cue cards.
Read MoreIs It Lonely at the Top?
/
We have heard this phrase used many times when it comes to leadership, “It’s lonely at the top.”
When I hear this phrase, I think of a person who holds a powerful position and doesn’t have many close friends. He or she is feared by many and possibly may be afraid of others or losing power.
Read More3 Benefits of a Versatile Leader
/
In this era, a leader has a distinct advantage if he or she has versatility.
What is Versatility?
Versatility is the ability to adapt to many different functions.
When we look at versatile leaders, these leaders are able to manage several functions with balance. The opposite of a versatile leader is a imbalanced leader. Imbalanced leaders have a difficult time managing several job responsibilities and presenting clear objectives to the people following him or her.
Anyone stepping into a leadership role needs to understand the importance of versatility.
If you are a leader, you will be asked to wear different hats.
Leaders cannot be everywhere at one time, but their vision, goals, and objectives should be. Leaders should be familiar with every facet that affects his or her leadership, but the versatile leader doesn’t attempt to do all the work. He or she is great at delegating.
3 Benefits of a Versatile Leader
There are many benefits to being a versatile leader. Versatile leaders will always be considered the most effective leaders. I want to deal with 3 benefits of a versatile leader.
1. The versatile leader gains more knowledge.
A versatile leader is able to oversee multiple projects from start to finish. This doesn’t mean the versatile leader knows everything or is able to master everything, but it does mean the versatile leader has to be educated in areas where he was once uninformed.
Once a versatile leader is enlightened with new knowledge, he or she never stops learning in those areas. This leads to our next point.
2. The versatile leader increases his or her value in the marketplace.
A versatile leader may specialize in one or two areas of strength, but he or she also discovers ways of improving areas of weakness to decrease vulnerability with his leadership and organization.
After months, years, and sometimes decades, these leaders then become experts in his or her areas of strength and weaknesses because of hard work and impeccable work ethic.
There are many ways or a versatile leader to increase his or her value in the marketplace, but the result is same across the board. The versatile leader is well sought out, paid better, and more importantly given more opportunities to become more versatile.
3. The versatile leader stands out beyond their marketplace.
Versatile leaders are great in their marketplace, but they also manage to stand out beyond their marketplace.
No matter what market you are in, I believe we would all agree on the importance of being a forever learner and an exceptional work ethic. Because of our common admiration in any market for these leadership traits, many times versatile leaders end up leading in various markets.
I challenge every leader to become a versatile leader, which will make you more effective.
What other benefits are there to being a versatile leader? Please leave a comment below or email me directly.
Bryant
If you liked what you read here, subscribe here to get the latest ideas on success and leadership.
