8 Enduring Client Lessons of 2014

Around this time, many executives are spending time reflecting on the past year and planning the next one.  They formulate a plan to become better leaders who build other leaders, develop and supercharge their teams, and hone their strategy and culture.  Your clients have surely taught you lessons that you won’t ever forget. 

Here are some indispensable business lessons that we’d all be wise to heed in 2015:

1.    Get ready to eat or be eaten.

2.    Dream big and execute ruthlessly.

3.    Leadership is indeed largely learn-able.

4.    Teams that tell each other the truth always win.

5.    Failure is not your enemy.

6.    Keep tabs on your top performers.

7.    Manage individuals, not stereotypes.

8.    Self-awareness is the meta-leadership skill of the 21st century.

On the most basic level, leaders that understand what they like to do, what they’re good at and where their passions lie will be met with success. 

The pinnacle of self-awareness means creating an organizational culture where people tell each other the truth, communicate and work as a team.  Be sure not to stop learning and embracing lessons you gain from your clients.   

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