From the course: Counterintuitive Leadership Strategies for a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) Environment

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The power of enduring practices

The power of enduring practices

- Without a doubt, counterintuitive leadership strategies can offer some exciting opportunities, but I do want to circle back to an essential component of this concept. The key to success for today's modern leaders isn't just about going rogue and forgetting everything that got them where they are today. It's about having wisdom and discernment, the insight to know when to defy conventional wisdom and when to follow it. That's why it's critical to highlight some of the leadership practices that should never be sacrificed. Doesn't matter how many technology breakthroughs rock our world or how many new competitors show up in the marketplace or how dramatically consumer demands shift, there are some timeless leadership principles that will never go out of style. Here are five classic habits that have been and always will be the hallmark of great leaders. First, remain present. We all have busy schedules and a myriad of distractions, which is why it takes real discipline for leaders to be…

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