About this episode
Today's leadership lesson was inspired by what we've recently learned about Joseph Strauss, the somewhat-designer of the Golden Gate Bridge. (You’ll hear more about him in an upcoming full CBP episode.)
When you’re in charge of a crew, there’s a natural tendency to want to look good. This is natural, but it’s also dangerous.
The good team leader knows that he looks good because of the members of the team. If you’re claiming credit for the final project, you’re blowing the opportunity to give credit where credit is due.
Your tendency to claim credit for success should be directly related to your tendency to take the blame when things go wrong.
As Eddie says, the call is to accurately represent your contributions. There’s no reason for false humility, but there’s always reason for genuine, circumstantially appropriate humility. People work ambitiously for people who lead this way.
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When you’re in charge of a crew, there’s a natural tendency to want to look good. This is natural, but it’s also dangerous.
The good team leader knows that he looks good because of the members of the team. If you’re claiming credit for the final project, you’re blowing the opportunity to give credit where credit is due.
Your tendency to claim credit for success should be directly related to your tendency to take the blame when things go wrong.
As Eddie says, the call is to accurately represent your contributions. There’s no reason for false humility, but there’s always reason for genuine, circumstantially appropriate humility. People work ambitiously for people who lead this way.
Check out the partners that make our show possible.
Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedIn
If you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening!
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