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Are you making the world a better place?

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That’s SUCH a deep question, both for your role as a leader and for you personally. I’ve found it to be the one question that’s sustained my energy over the decades.

For me personally, I weave in and out of giving a positive response. But I do seek to get involved in organizations which will magnify and focus making an impact.

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I’ve made plenty of mistakes and missed opportunities.

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That’s a fact of life: everything doesn’t go perfectly. Whether I have a plan or not, there are things which disappoint me.

But this is also what creates the opportunity for joy and fulfillment.

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We use mirrors all the time to check how we look to the outside world.

My question is: How often do you hold a mirror up to your leadership skills?

As a leader, it’s tough to know how others perceive you. One useful tool is the 360° assessment, where you ask for formal inputs from employees, partners, and those above you in the organization. I’ve even seen those who ask for inputs from customers.

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