Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of performance through strong human relations,
team building, and goal of giving. This is the Seven Minute Leadership
Podcast with your host Paul fella Aldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the
Seven Minute Leadership Podcast, Episode one sixty nine, and today I want to
talk about the pillars of leadership. I often think of how a strong building
needs solid pillars. I believe that leadership also has its own pillars that provide
a strong foundation for you and your team, because leadership is an important quality
that can help you become a positive influence, not just in the business sector,
but also for people of all ages, in your school, home,
and your community. So confidence is the first pillar of leadership. It means
believing in yourself and your abilities. And I'll be honest, it blows me
away sometimes with how many people struggle with confidence. If someone else recognizes your
abilities and has faith in you, you have to trust and believe that.
In my field of ems, the mistakes of the past were, well,
you're a good paramedics, so you should automatically be a great leader. Well,
we don't draw that conclusion anymore. It takes much more than just being
thrown into a position. This is what I'm talking about with the pillars,
and I'm sure many of you can relate to certain leaders you may have come
across in your career. But getting back to confidence. When you have confidence,
you can inspire others to believe in themselves. And you have to remember
it's okay to make mistakes because they help you learn and grow. By being
confident, it's okay to be confident in yourself. By the way, you
can encourage others to try new things and be their best selves. Communication is
the second pillar of leadership in communication is always on every single list when we
talk about how to improve leadership. Communication means expressing your thoughts and ideas clearly
and listening to others, and good leaders know how to share their vision and
inspire others to join them. When you communicate effectively, you can solve problems
together and make sure everyone's ideas are heard. Responsibility is the third pillar of
leadership. It means taking ownership of your actions, your tasks, and projects,
and also being accountable for your words. Leaders lead by example, and
when you show responsibility, others will respect and trust you. Taking responsibility also
means being reliable in doing what you say you will. Empathy is the fourth
and perhaps the most important pillar of leadership. It means understanding and caring about
other people's feelings. Great leaders are kind, considerate, and show empathy towards
others. By putting yourself in someone else's shoes, you can make better decisions
and create a supportive and inclusive environment. And make no mistake about this.
If you lack empathy, those you lead will sense that and it will become
that much harder for you to succeed as a leader. Teamwork is the fifth
pillar of leadership. It means creating a team that trusts each other and can
work together towards a common goal. Leaders understand that they can achieve more by
collaborating and working with others. They appreciate everyone's unique strengths and talents and create
a space where everyone feels valued and included. And notice how I said creating
a team that trusts each other. The degree of trust felt by members of
a team toward one another is often the greatest predictor of whether an organization will
be great or just merely good. Leadership is not just about being in charge.
It's about making a positive impact on those around you by practicing the pillars
of leadership confidence, communication, responsibility, empathy, and teamwork. You can
become a great leader no matter your age. Remember, leadership is not about
being perfect. It's about continuously learning and growing. So go for it.
Build your pillars. The world needs leaders like you. This has been the
seven Minute Leadership Podcast and I thank you for listening. For more Paul Fellovalito
podcasts, visit Paul Fellovalito dot com