Companies must choose the best leaders to propel them forward, but great leaders must also choose their company. Here, we’re not referring to the actual business they work for but rather, the company they keep.
As a leader, the people and experiences you surround yourself with can either drain your energy or motivate and inspire you. When you focus on the right things and spend time around the right people, your leadership has the potential to create a significant impact both within and outside your organization.
4 things the best leaders do to create an exceptional environment
1. They avoid negativity.
The people you choose to surround yourself with have a significant impact on your mindset and outlook on life. Whenever possible, exceptional leaders avoid pessimistic people who operate by the “glass half full” mentality. Instead, they surround themselves with individuals who want to grow and elevate themselves. Forward, positive thinking is essential and can foster creativity, motivation, and inspiration.
2. The best leaders don’t go overboard with optimism.
While optimism gives leaders and employees the motivation they need to work towards a better tomorrow, it’s important to not be overly optimistic. Optimism allows leaders to paint a compelling vision of the future for themselves and others, but it’s also wise to be open to constructive, realistic criticism. The best leaders create teams where alternative thinking and healthy competition can challenge beliefs in an effort to find the optimal solutions and strategies for moving forward.
3. They surround themselves with even better leaders.
Think about the sports celebrities you know today. They didn’t get where they are today by playing against poor players. Instead, they worked with exceptional coaches and played against people with even better skills so they could challenge their own and grow accordingly.
Exceptional leaders recognize that the same is true in the business world. They surround themselves with people who are smarter than them to constantly challenge and push themselves to develop their leadership abilities.
4. The best leaders build meaningful connections with the right people.
Building meaningful relationships with relevant individuals who have already achieved the goals you’re aiming for is worth more than you can imagine. Rather than “recreating the wheel” and making unnecessary mistakes, the best leaders shortcut the road to success by learning from others. This can save time, money, and significant effort while improving overall results and fostering business growth that you never dreamed possible.
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