4 Imperative Skills for New Leaders or Managers | Ep 219
Build with Leila Hormozi
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Why is it important for leaders to inform people of the cost of decisions rather than just saying yes or no?
It prevents leaders from being seen as the 'no person' and ensures that decisions are made with full context, allowing stakeholders to understand the implications and make better choices.
What is the key responsibility of a leader when it comes to sharing context with their team?
To provide team members with the necessary context and costs associated with decisions, enabling them to make informed choices and prioritize effectively.
How does managing up help new leaders in a company?
Managing up allows leaders to communicate their needs, priorities, and potential challenges to their boss, ensuring they receive support and guidance to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
Why is emotional resilience important for leaders, especially when making unpopular decisions?
Emotional resilience allows leaders to make the right decisions for the business, even if they are unpopular, ensuring that the company moves forward without being held back by the need for approval from everyone.
What is the Eisenhower matrix, and how can it help leaders prioritize tasks?
The Eisenhower matrix categorizes tasks into urgent/important, important/not urgent, urgent/not important, and neither, helping leaders focus on what truly matters and delegate or eliminate less critical tasks.
Why do new leaders often struggle with prioritization?
New leaders may struggle because they are used to others prioritizing for them and may not set aside time to reflect and plan, leading to reactive rather than proactive decision-making.
How does regular reflection and planning help leaders prioritize effectively?
Regular reflection allows leaders to assess their past performance, identify areas for improvement, and plan their upcoming priorities, ensuring they focus their time and energy on the most impactful tasks.
- Informing people about the cost of 'yes' or 'no' is more effective than simply saying yes or no.
- Providing context is crucial for effective decision-making.
- Leaders should help team members calculate the cost themselves by giving them context.
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