Learn To Be Extreme

I once read an article in the newspaper saying that great leaders are a peculiar group, almost like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde when it comes to their leadership actions. Great leaders know the right time when to alternate between contrasting leadership traits.

Here are the Extreme Leadership Traits:-

A B

Humility Assertiveness

Visionary/Big Picture Detail Oriented

Using Influence Using Authority

Street Smart Academic Knowledge

Time For Self Time For Community

Discipline Creativity

Task Oriented People Oriented

Leveraging Strengths Developing Weaknesses

Showing Love Using Fear

Using Intuition Data-Based Decisions

Extrovert Introvert

Personal Reflection Social Interactions

Ensuring Perfection Ensuring Speed/Execution

Telling Stories Using Data

Listening Talking

Quitting Pursuing Excellence

Teaching Others Learning From Others

Doing It Yourself Delegating To Others

Learning From Mistakes Doing Things Successfully the First Time

Experimenting Adhering To Policy

Hence, you have to learn to be extreme if you want to be a leader!