If I lead from my ego, I care about getting the credit. But, if I lead from our mission, I care about sharing the credit.
If I lead from my ego, I worry that I’ll look bad if we miss a goal. But, if I lead from our mission, I worry that someone we serve will go without if we miss a goal.
If I lead from my ego, I look for who to blame. But, if I lead from our mission, I take the blame.
If I lead from my ego, I make decisions to show my authority. But, if I lead from our mission, I make decisions to make tomorrow better.
If I lead from my ego, I keep our Board members at arm’s length. But, if I lead from our mission, I invite our Board members to help advance our cause.
If I lead from my ego, I care about “saying the right things.” But, if I lead from our mission, I care about “doing the right things.”
The leaders who are the best to work for and who make the biggest positive impact for their institutions have far more ego for their institution’s mission than they do for themselves.
