Focusing on “We” Instead of “Me”

Getting your first leadership role is exciting, isn’t it? There’s the office with your name on the door. Being invited to meetings once closed off and mysterious.

Getting to make the big decisions. People asking for your advice.Heady stuff that sends the wrong message to people who think being a leader is all about them.Being a leader is a little bit about you, but mostly it’s all about others.

One of my first bosses told me that it would be impressive performance metrics and my contribution to the bottom line that would determine my success.

It took a while before I understood that his advice about results was only partially right. Managing just to the numbers only gets you so far.