Mindset Development for CEO’s
Joseph Martinez
Former Pro ??| Ex Facebook | Revolutionize your digital campaigns with Louder.ai—a patented platform that transforms your audience into active crowdfunding participants.
It’s a challenge to be?an?effective CEO, even if you are the?most experienced one?out there. Perhaps this is because in today’s corporate world, this leadership role requires you to be constantly updating and upgrading your mindsets. Being conscious of yourself and knowing how to utilize hoIf you’re?stuck on one way of doing things, you won’t be nearly as effective as a CEO.
Here are the top six mindsets that true leaders should seek to master:
Transporter Mindset
The successful CEO leads from the front, middle, back and side. They know that different situations call for different actions, and they know when to take which position. Think of them as a characters from Star Trek, knowing when to “beam in” and take action. Here are the multi-dimensions of a true transporter mindset:
Decisive Mindset
This CEO knows when to make the tough calls – but more importantly, how to be accountable for the outcomes. They get the data, make a definite decision and then stay with it as long as it makes sense. CEO's often have to change course. They are?all about passion as well as profit. Many people may be perfect on paper, but are otherwise uncommitted to achieving success as a group.
Prosperous Mindset
A good CEO sees challenges as opportunities to grow and even prosper. In the face of adversity, this type of CEO is the leader who sees problems as learning opportunities. They don’t focus on what’s lacking, but how it can be improved.
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Performance Mindset
The best CEOs choose the best talent consistently. They?set the bar high and focus on performance metrics relevant to meeting business goals. They also know how to handle performance tasks and growth.
Engaged Mindset
The best CEO's are also engaged and engaging, and they seek engagement.?To avoid having a warped perception, great CEOs stay engaged by regularly getting “out there.” They talk with all employees, spending quality time with all people in the organization, regardless of level or department. Staying in the leadership team bubble is comfortable, but it’s not great leadership.
Emotive Mindset
Finally, successful CEOs understand when to show emotion (EQ). This is more about how a CEO makes the team feel: Leadership is not always driving and hard hitting. Good leaders share the “whys” with their team — why the company exists, and the higher mission and purpose for the organization. It’s not just about getting things done, but understanding the bigger picture.
Of course, in the end, research shows that leadership success is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Remembering the above points, and making an effort to focus on each leadership aspect, will ensure that in your role as CEO you are making the best possible impact and leading your team towards shared success.