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Summary
We all have strengths and we all have weaknesses. What are the three basic types of weaknesses, and how should we approach them? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll hear from renowned Executive Leadership Coach, Lolly Daskal. She’ll take a look at the gaps that can keep any of us from realizing our full leadership potential, how we can recognize them, and how we can fill in those gaps. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- The three types of weaknesses, and how to know the appropriate action (or non-action) to take concerning each one.
- Personal examples of how I have dealt with each type of weakness in my own life.
- How the third type of weakness causes gaps in our effectiveness, and why we must work on them in order to be more effective personally and professionally.
Interview with Lolly Daskal
You’ll discover:
- How Lolly defines the leadership gap, and why many leaders don’t face their own gaps.
- Why greatness lies in the gaps between where you are and where you want to be.
- How to know when you have a leadership gap.
- The seven leadership archetypes, their characteristics, and the polarities present in each one.
- The difference between confidence and competence.
- A success story of a CEO who experienced a leadership gap, and how Lolly helped him recognize and overcome it.
The seven leadership archetypes:
- The Rebel
- The Explorer
- The Truth Teller
- The Hero
- The Inventor
- The Navigator
- The Knight
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Interview Links
- LollyDaskal.com
- The Leadership Gap by Lolly Daskal
- Lolly’s Blog
- Follow Lolly on Twitter
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.