2024 Might Be Tough as There's No Pandemic of Great Leaders

As we enter the final month of 2023, I find myself reflecting on a pervasive challenge I’ve heard throughout the year.

Organizations tell me that they don’t have enough leaders ready - right now - to deliver results today and move their organizations forward over time. 2024 is going to be a problem if they don't figure this out.

Let’s face it; we aren’t suffering from a pandemic of too many great leaders.?

Fixing this problem starts with shifting individuals from a follower mindset to a leader mindset and associated actions. In the coming weeks, my team and I will build an assessment instrument for organizations to assess that gap and help them devise a plan to close it.?

But, as a consumer of our content, I don’t want you to wait for the tool to be created before you close that gap. 2024 is right around the corner, and there is no time to wait.

A Quick Diagnostic: Follower Versus Leader Mindsets

Do a quick inventory of your leaders to see what you are up against. For each leader (or group of leaders) ask yourself if they are more likely to:?

1: Are they most likely to:

A. Blend into the crowd, even pushing back on new business goals and initiatives.

B. Forge new paths and embrace opportunities.?

2: Are they most likely to:

A. Lose focus on essential objectives and tasks.?

B. Put energy behind what matters most.?

3: Are they most likely to:

A. Ignore issues that need to be addressed.?

B. Hold themselves and others accountable.

4: Are they most likely to:

A. Do what they want to do.

B. Accomplish what needs to be done for your people, customers, and the organization.

5: Are they most likely to:

A. Act as if they have to do it all themselves.?

B. Delegate tasks and empower others.

6: Are they most likely to:

A. Crumble under pressure.

B. Rise to challenges.

7: Are they most likely to:

A. Magnify minor issues and create unnecessary drama.

B. Put things into perspective and act accordingly.

8: Are they most likely to:

A. Demand respect without exhibiting the qualities that earn it.

B. Earn respect by consistently doing what is right.

Do a Quick Calculation

Add up the number of As and Bs you just assessed.?

Ask yourself:?

1. Are you good with the results??
2. If so, what are you doing to maintain it in 2024??
3. If not, what will you do to change things in 2024??

I strongly believe that your answers to the above three questions will have a profound impact on your ability to achieve or limit success.?

Here’s the harsh reality: Your leaders aren't the problem. Yes, one or two may be problematic, but most or all of them? Nope. It’s a systemic problem. You haven’t figured out how to systemize developing leaders.?

Tons of organizations have this problem. It took me decades to figure out the solution.?

As we near the end of 2023, let’s commit to turning these insights into action. My most popular course,?The 5 Practices of Impactful Leaders, is your resource to transition from recognizing leadership gaps to actively developing leaders who embody resilience, accountability, and respect. Let's step into 2024 with a clear plan to elevate your leadership team, not just in potential but in impactful execution.

Click?here?to discuss this transformative program with a team member and start building the leaders you need to ensure success in 2024 and beyond.

Make it a great day! - Patrick

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