Many high achievers make lousy leaders despite producing excellent results in the field.
The key differentiator is one’s ‘Identity.’
Identity is how you see yourself, while reputation is how your colleagues describe their experience of you.
In order for others to want you as their Leader, you must start by auditing how you see yourself.
THE COMMON BUST: many top producers see their value in one-dimension: results.
THE CURE: producers turned magnetic leaders all have one thing in common: they’ve moved past this one-dimensional sense of themselves.
Specifically, their ‘identity’ is comprised of many complementary facets.
Rather than derive self-worth from the single dimension of commercial results, they equal-weight:
Creating a secure base for their team.
Coaching their teammates to become their best.
Contributing to the governance of the firm.
Recruiting.
Being a good spouse, a good parent and friend.
Contributing to the community.
Pushing yourself to develop a robust ‘identity’ allows you to live above the EGOTISTICAL FRAY and be present for others who need your help.
Top producers become magnetic leaders by shifting their focus from directly producing to creating a secure base for their team.
While you may opt to keep producing once you’ve mastered the game, a lot of people will scratch their head at you — what ego dimension are you trapped in?
How can you broaden your identity and grow a more resilient sense of self?
What ‘doing-roles’ are you clinging to which historically brought you a sense of safety?
How is grown up, 40 year old you ready to let go of this old one-dimensional protective part of you and — instead — embody the multi-faceted identity of the resourceful adult you are today?