July 15, 2010

Leading with Confidence, Not a Sense of Omnipotence

Many employers say they are looking to hire leaders. So how do you define your leadership? How do you learn about becoming a leader? Is it by leading? Is it by following? Reading about and thinking about your own leadership style? Probably a little of all of it, which is why a little humilty goes a long way as a leader, which this HBR article highlights. Really, we don't know it all, we all make mistakes in leading and deciding, but how do you still convey confidence? Some things to contemplate as you are marketing yourself as an independent, yet capable, future/new/experienced lawyer.