Leverton’s IMPACT Network teamed up with Ninety One‘s Inspire Group to host an insightful session on leadership, facilitated by Duncan Coombe, PhD. This event focused on the critical elements that shape effective leadership.
Key takeaways from the event included:
đź’ˇ Focus on the Work, not the Org Chart: Effective leaders concentrate on the tasks at hand, not just their position within a hierarchy.
đź’ˇ Ambition & Ego: Leaders should reflect on what kind of leader they want to be and clarify what drives their ambition.
đź’ˇ Identify Your Superpower: Understanding your strengths—your “deep competence”—is essential. Play to your strengths and scaffold your weaknesses.
💡 Take it Personally: Contrary to common advice, “Don’t take it personally” is bad advice. Leaders should care deeply and invest emotionally in their work.
đź’ˇ Impact over Intention: How others experience you is crucial. Leadership is about the impact you create, not just your intentions.
đź’ˇ Mindset + Secure Base = Leadership: A strong mindset paired with a solid support system forms the foundation of effective leadership.
💡 Love as a Leadership Principle: Can you really power an organization with love? “A company is stronger if it is bound by love rather than fear” – Herb Kelleher, Southwest airlines