Taking control: how leaders can recalibrate and make good career decisions
Feelings of burnout are common this time of year. But rather than making any rash decisions, think about how you can recalibrate and take control.
The world has changed over the years. Thanks to technology and globalisation, employees are more interconnected than ever before. Innovation is driving progress and change at a superfast pace.
In frontline, middle, and senior management, most leaders have expertise and comfort in one functional area of a business. Whereas in the C-Suite, you need to have a broader range or expertise, across multiple functional areas.
C-Suite leaders need to have a broad understanding to give them insight and perspective. The globalisation of business means that CEOs need to be aware of what is happening in their local country as well as globally. The more they understand the better their decision making.
CEO’s need to understand:
Your ego. It is important to keep in check of your executive presence so that it does not come across as ego. An ego tends to polarise people.
Being over competitive. Many executives have a highly competitive nature. In some instances, this can be too dominant with the risk of you being perceived as aggressive and solitary.
Excluding. The journey to the top can be a lonely one. It is important to include people on your journey, not exclude people. This creates a tribe of networks that will give you support, referrals, and recommendations for the entirety of your career.
Gossip. Do not get involved in gossip or talking about people in a negative manner. This only impacts your reputation and personal brand in a negative way.
Burn out. Learn to manage your mental and physical health early.
Stress. There is no doubt you will experience stress. You need to be able to smile, manage your emotions, show calmness and resilience to your employees and colleagues.
Being a CEO is a great responsibility. Most CEOs embrace learning and discover so much both professionally and personally. Learning comes in all shapes and sizes and includes reading, podcasts, courses, qualifications, feedback, and an executive coach. It is well publicised that the top CEO’s such as Bill Gates, read a book a week.
As the highest-ranking person in an organisation, you have the corresponding status of being at the top. Along with status comes power and a lot of responsibility. That should never be taken for granted.
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