How to nurture a leadership mindset for 2024

I'm sharing the secret trait that all effective leaders share (and how it will benefit your leadership practice)

When I started out in my leadership career, there were so many things I got wrong. I eventually got them right, through trial and error, tears and the support of a superb coach. And by watching my (then) baby grow up.

Today I’m sharing the essential trait that we all need if we plan on being effective leaders at work.

This isn’t talked about as much as it should be, in my opinion. Which is strange, as it’s something we are all born with. It’s innate. But sadly, like so many great childish things, it can get beaten out of us by time, experience and hard knocks.

Have you guessed what it is yet? In today’s newsletter, I’m breaking it down for you, and showing you how to adopt it in your leadership practice.

By the way, next week (Dec 21) will be a free edition, meaning all subscribers can access the full newsletter. I’ll be re-sharing one of my most popular posts of the year and hopefully giving you some inspiration and reflection for the year ahead.

Then on Dec 28, I’ll be sharing some ways to clear the decks for 2024 - mentally and physically - so you can head into the new year ready to make it happen.

Ok, let’s get into it. Here’s the one thing you really need if you want to become an effective leader. And it all starts with a child doing a drawing at school…