In this episode, we peek into the brilliant minds of K and Edwin K., one of the Lead Pastors of The Evolution, as they unpack the key elements of Leadership Excellence—with a playful geek-out moment over their favourite Olympic highlights.🏅⛹️‍♂️🏓

The conversation opens with the often-misunderstood concept of willingness to serve, not as a weakness but as a powerful life value that motivates and sustains effective leadership.

The discussion then shifts to opportunities: seizing opportunities isn’t just about titles or promotions but opening doors to personal growth. K and E introduce an interesting study highlighted in a Harvard Business Review article, discussing gender differences in responses to “low-promotability” opportunities and what that means for aspiring leaders.

In the latter half, K and E address practical questions from guests on maintaining consistency and meeting expectations through varying seasons of life. (Real talk. FRFR.) They wrap with an essential takeaway: that the ultimate aim of leadership and greatness is to love people better.

This is a really helpful one on getting practical! 

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🎧 Episode Notes: 

 “Leadership Excellence” by Edwin K.

3 Truths about Opportunities: 

Truth #1: Opportunities come from people in authority.

(The bosses, managers, interviewer, God) 

Truth #2: Opportunities are earned not given. 

(Prove that you are a worthy prospect) 

Truth #3: Opportunities are a chance for personal growth, more than a promotion or paycheck.

(Personal growth is what ensures that the promotion is the first of many to come) 

3 things that people in authority are looking for: 

1. Willingness to Serve
2. Ability to meet expectations 
• Every (specific) job opportunity comes with a specific set of expectations we must live up to.
• Excellence is meeting and surpassing the specific expectations of the job/s you've been given.
3. Consistent Performance 

📚 Resource:

Harvard Business Review, Why Women Volunteer for Tasks That Don’t Lead to Promotions, https://hbr.org/2018/07/why-women-volunteer-for-tasks-that-dont-lead-to-promotions

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