Strong leaders believe in themselves and exude confidence. How can you achieve this? This is a common question not only of emerging leaders. The following practical advice on how to get and show more confidence without it taking a negative toll on your authenticity and ability to cooperate is recommended by Marshall Goldsmith - world-renowned senior executive coach, speaker and author of popular books on personal development such as What Got You Here Won't Get You There and Mojo.
1. First consider whether you really want to be a leader. You may be better off remaining an expert in your field without seeking a management position.
2. Accept the fact that business decisions are difficult. Usually, there is not only one correct solution.
3. Try to get as much information as possible and involve other people. In the end, however, follow your judgement of what is right for you.
4. Accept the fact that you will fail sometimes. Nobody can win all the time.
5. Enjoy your job and be able to inspire other people to enjoy working together.
6. Stand behind your decisions. Get rid of the need to second guess whether you decided correctly.
7. Demonstrate courage even if you do not trust yourself fully. Your people don't need to see your fear.
Marshall Goldsmith shares more information about how to develop your self-confidence in a video you can watch on this page.
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