The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP | Bonus 015: The Five Lies Leaders Believe with Barnabas Piper and Todd Adkins on the 5LQ Podcast
May 15, 2017
Todd Adkins, author and leadership practitioner, and Barnabas Piper, pastor and author, lead a lively conversation. They tackle insecurities that make leaders feel they must know everything. They debate leading from the front versus behind and the pressure to constantly prove yourself. They explore celebrating team excellence, developing human capital, and clarifying mission and operations for sustainable growth.
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Admitting I Don’t Know Builds Trust
- Leaders often feel they must know everything because of inadequacy and imposter syndrome.
- Carey Nieuwhof found saying “I don’t know” improved decisions and built trust over time.
Pass Questions To The Right Expert
- Refuse to give half-baked answers outside your expertise; redirect to the expert instead.
- Suggest a specific person to consult so you elevate others and avoid misleading your team.
Step Back To Let Leadership Continue
- Leading from the front can stunt succession if identity is tied to the spotlight.
- Carey Nieuwhof argues if you don't want the organization to end with you, you must make room and push others forward.
