Providing Solid Leadership:
“I think leadership is really an indication of one’s willingness to allow others to pursue their goals and dreams, and give them the latitude to perform. The primary responsibility of a leader is to step back, remove obstacles, provide them with the resources, but more importantly, let them run. I think if you look at some of the top leaders in the country, they’re [only] one person–it’s really the team that they’ve assembled that allows them to achieve. That’s the sign of a true leader.”
Finding Mentors:
“I think what is important when it comes to mentoring is to find a group of individuals—not just one person—but several individuals who have different expertise, and different perspectives on an issue, problem, or opportunity that you have. What mentors can do is provide that information [and] insight, to assist you as you go through the unknowns. We all have mentors–whether we officially define them or not.”
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Forging Relationships:
“One of the major pitfalls of a new, aspiring professional is isolation. There is a tendency to feel as though ‘it’s me against the world and those around me–my peers and others–are competitors [who] will prevent me from achieving my goals.’ [Make] sure that you are trying to learn as much as you possibly can. Don’t isolate yourself, but think broadly. Ask yourself ‘Who can I learn from?’ Think of a career as moving across an organization, not just vertically. Isolation is usually the primary issue that prevents growth.” –as told to todd williams
