How can we inspire young leaders? Here's some words to start them talking:
- Why aren’t you asking for feedback?
- Tell me who you want to become in behavioral terms.
- Why do you matter?
- Tell me what you expect from yourself.
- Pursue clarity by asking more questions.
- Don’t let old leaders beat the dream out of you.
- Stop talking – do something. Old leaders think you want success on a platter. Prove them wrong.
- Tell me where you’re going. How will you know when you get there?
- You’re acting like an idiot.
- Stop dreaming about moving on. Changing geography doesn’t change you. The personal struggles you run from today, will meet you somewhere else tomorrow.
- What’s the next step?
- What are you learning?
- Tell me what you’ll do differently, next time.
- Try again.
- Which option feels good to you? What feels good about it?
- You’re great at….
- How do your strengths apply to this situation? When experienced leaders focus on fixing weaknesses and neglect strengths they become unwitting enemy. Friendly fire kills young leaders.
- How are you helping others succeed?
- How can you connect with the team?
- Where do you fit in?
- What did you do, today, to bring out the best in someone else?
- What frustrates you? Frustration points to ineffective strategies and methods.
- Do difficult stuff. Ease is the enemy.
- What should you stop?
- How will you know if you succeed?
- Stop whining. Make it better.
- Tell me what’s important, today. How does that build the future?
- The quickest way to earn respect is by solving a big problem that everyone hates, but no one wants to deal with. (Tip: solve it with others, not on your own.)
- You have more in you.
- What can I do for you?
- I believe in you.
- What are you waiting for?
- Which of these things do you need to say to a young leader, today?
What would you add to the list?
