fundamental questions for leaders

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Gurprriet Siingh

11th April 2014

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Fundamental

Questions for

Leaders(or those who desire

to become leaders)

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The Hunger for

Leadership

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What is the purpose of

Leadership?

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Mustering the courage to interrogate

reality is a central function of a

leader.

Values

Skills/Talent

Future Opportunities

What?Gap?

What?

Relevance

? Gaps?

Are we

equipped?

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Courage

Vulnerability

Leadership = Heroism

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What makes Leadership difficult today?

VUCA

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Most Leaders die with their

mouths open

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Curiosity

Humility

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Crowdsource

How many conversations are you engaging in?

How many different types of

people are you engaging with?

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Failsafe

Safe-Fail

Evolutionary

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The Authority Problem

The No-Authority Problem

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Life is difficult

Sanctuary

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Self Awareness

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Self Awareness

What is your leadership purpose?

What is your leadership brand?

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Q & A

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