Career planningDriving for ResultsSetting clear expectations
The leadership contract
The leadership contract
5 minutes
Key Takeaways
Leaders are held to a higher standard of behaviour and are expected to create exceptional organisations and make a positive impact on the world.
When leaders succeed, they are praised and admired, but when they fail or behave poorly, there is disappointment and disillusionment.
The problem is that the leadership contract has never been made explicit, and many leaders have taken on their roles without fully understanding what they signed up for.
Leaders need to reflect on the leadership contract and understand its four terms and conditions, then embrace them:
Leadership is a decision that requires conscious choice.
Leadership comes with obligations that leaders must fulfill.
Leadership is hard work and requires resilience.
Leadership is a community, and leaders need to foster connections with others.
Source
Vince Molinaro (2022). What is the Leadership Contract? YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y65Dyo-jQOY
by
Dr. Vince Molinaro