57) How to Develop New Leadership Skills and Habits

About this episode

In this episode, Eric Dingler shares a practical framework for intentionally developing new leadership skills and habits.

Leadership growth does not happen by accident. In this episode, I walk through the exact process I use to intentionally develop new leadership skills and habits. I start by explaining why leadership development is different from things like fitness or productivity and why copying what works for someone else is rarely effective. Instead, I share how I begin with a clear picture of the kind of leader I want to become, identify the gaps between where I am and where I want to be, and then build a bridge to get there one step at a time. I talk about why I only work on three leadership habits at a time and how a short daily review is the real engine behind lasting change. You will hear how I evaluate where I had opportunities to practice, where I missed it, and where I can anticipate future situations to apply what I am working on. I also share how keeping an archive and a "someday" list prevents growth from becoming overwhelming while still maintaining momentum. We talk about feedback loops and why leadership growth should never happen in isolation. I explain how I ask my team for specific feedback, why having a coach matters, and how intentional practice actually rewires your brain…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Dingler

Topics covered

• leadership development
• personal growth
• coaching
• feedback
• habits
• intentional practice

Keywords

• leadership skills
• habits
• coaching calls
• feedback loops
• personal development
• intentional practice
• growth

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