Professional development is often focused on improving yourself and your skills to help you move up in your career.
But no one ever truly reaches perfection not evenleaders.
Learning doesnt stop once you become the boss.
So what are some of the things you could learn?
Despite many years of success, I still have to learn to follow my gut more.
Leaders must recognize that delegating builds trust and develops a stronger team.
Grace is received when we are capable of giving it first.
Trying to seize every opportunity led to overextension and diluted focus.
Concentrating on fewer, higher-impact initiatives yields better results than spreading resources thin.
Its crucial to say no to good opportunities for great ones.
This allows for deeper engagement, clearer vision and more significant outcomes in areas that truly matter.
Historically, I didnt clue them in on my long-term vision.
That created short-term focuses that sometimes moved in a different direction from my overall vision.
Having it up on the wall helps everyone create with that direction in mind.
However, Im still working on this as anyone who knows me will testify!
I had to learn to actively listen, collaborate and sometimes shift course based on input.
It wasnt easy to loosen that grip, but its made me a better leader.
Its important because real insights and solutions often come from others.
Leaders who listen foster better collaboration and make more informed decisions.
More empathy, less judgment.
Financial outcomes improve with healthier, happier employees.
I started studying the Enneagram and Myers-Briggs personality tests to enhance company culture and overall company efficiency.
That is because we were competing against others and wanted to remain ahead.
Zain Jaffer,Zain Jaffer Foundation
