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Over a career spanning more than four decades, I’ve noticed something about leaders: Most of them are chasing greatness.
Here’s a second observation: Most of the leaders who achieve any measure of greatness discover it is not what they hoped it would be. The recognition, excitement, joy, and fans are fleeting.
I believe every human being was created for another form of greatness: Uncommon Greatness. When pursuing this goal, the leader’s focus is on serving others, not themselves. In the process, the leader elicits greatness from their followers. This rare form of greatness also provides real satisfaction and has an enduring impact.
So, how can a leader shift their focus from common to uncommon greatness? There is only one path: Uncommon Leadership.
For decades, I’ve been searching, studying, stumbling, practicing, and learning, all while attempting to apply the Fundamentals of Uncommon Leadership. These Fundamentals can be divided into two distinct categories: Skills and Heart. Today, let’s examine your heart.
If you want to become a leader people want to follow, you will need to Embody a Leader’s Heart. If your heart is not right, no one cares about your skills.
Uncommon Leaders cultivate 5 heart habits:
Hunger for Wisdom – An unquenchable desire to learn and grow
Expect the Best – A spirit of optimism while remaining grounded in reality
Accept Responsibility – To accept that we, as leaders, are accountable for any shortcomings in the performance of those we lead
Respond with Courage – A willingness to consistently do hard things with grace
Think Others First – The ability to put the needs of others above your own
How’s your heart?
“When you learn to do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” George Washington Carver.
Be Uncommon… Start with your heart!
Which of the above heart habits are most relevant to you today?
What heart habits do you seen in uncommon leaders?
Mark Miller is a bestselling author of 12 books, speaker, and leadership expert. He is the co-founder of Lead Every Day (leadeveryday.com). His latest book, Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership (Matt Holt), launches today.