It's a question I get asked a lot: Do leaders have to be liked?
If we're leading our peers (like if you're a student leader), the answer can be tricky. Usually, we were elected because people like us. Will they still like us when we try to lead?
I think that's the wrong question to ask first, and I share what you should be asking yourself in today's podcast (the 15th episode!). I also share other lessons from firefighters. Give it a listen.
As you'll hear, I tackle questions like:
- Should leaders be liked?
- How does one lead in the midst of a crisis?
- Why do leaders need to keep learning?
And, here are a few links I promised:
- BURN (documentary film)
- Wall Street Journal article about airplane fires
As always, be sure to subscribe via iTunes. And, if you have any comments or questions, leave them below. Thanks for listening!