Leadership lessons from a seasoned CEO Coach

I had the opportunity to attend a Leadership Development Program by the legendary Gary Rich of Rich leadership and below are the excerpts from his concluding session advice to us .

  1. Your brand will define your career and is the BOOK ON YOU . Every single interaction with a human being is your brand statement in action
  2. Keep seeking feedback on what i can do better . Not a day without seeking feedback . if you ask , people are very gracious and will take the time
  3. The one with the most perspective and has her head up above the clouds , understands reality better than others has an advantage . There are no clear or easy decisions .Seek perspective every day
  4. It is not what you dont know that hurts you but what you know for sure but just is not so . i.e dont be too sure and test your assumptions often
  5. Best leaders are those who see in you what you hope to be true . This is unbelievable priceless value . Find the gift in everyone around you
  6. Choose the best people
  7. Did i leave every person i met more optimistic than before they met me ?
  8. Be vulnerable
  9. The most important relationship is the one with yourself . if you dont know yourself , you cant have the relationship .
  10. Stay above the seductive pull to complain and whine
  11. Life goes faster than you think . Its true