The Unseen Necessity
Why High-Growth Leaders Need Advanced Leadership Skills
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Jun 25, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, success is not just about reaching a significant revenue milestone or establishing a solid market presence. For multi 6- and 7-figure business leaders, the journey doesn’t end with initial success—it’s about sustaining growth, navigating complex challenges, and maximising community impact. Here’s why high-growth leaders must embrace advanced leadership skills to maintain and elevate their success. One of the barriers to this concept can be complacency – after all, your profit is excellent, and your community is substantial, so if it’s not broken, why fix it?
And you’re right. It isn’t about fixing anything but refining, fine-tuning, and precision engineering. I promise you that, however successful you are right now, there will be some cracks you may not even be able to see from the inside. So there is some prevention because even though you’re successful, the question might be, how do you get to the next level?
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1. Navigating Complexity
As you will already have experienced, as businesses grow, so do the complexities they face. High-growth leaders must manage diverse challenges, from scaling operations to maintaining quality and consistency. Advanced leadership skills equip leaders with the tools to navigate these complexities effectively.
2. Driving Innovation
Innovation is crucial for sustained growth in a competitive market. Advanced leadership fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging teams to think creatively and explore new ideas. You are probably already here with your team – however, let’s crank that up by purposefully leading your community in the same way.
According to a study by McKinsey & Company, companies that prioritise innovation outperform their peers by up to 30% in terms of economic growth. Leaders with advanced skills can inspire their teams and communities to push boundaries and explore uncharted territories.
3. Fostering Community Engagement
A thriving community is a powerful asset for any business. Advanced leadership focuses on community-driven strategies that build loyalty and engagement, essential for long-term success. When we have a larger community, the likelihood that someone ‘doesn’t work out’ also increases. We sometimes explain an incident within our community base, where engagement or their experience is not that of our raving fans as something like – you can’t please everyone, or They weren’t a great fit – and whilst that’s true, it’s incredible how these incidents reduce by applying purposeful leadership.
As a great example, Steve Jobs’ leadership emphasised creating an ecosystem where every stakeholder felt valued and integral to the company’s success.
4. Adapting to Change
The business environment is constantly changing, and leaders must be adaptable. Advanced leadership skills help leaders stay agile and respond proactively to market shifts and emerging trends. The COVID lockdown was the most recent example—those who adapted survived, and I’m guessing you were one of those! Is it just me, or have we quickly forgotten how disruptive that was?
5. Enhancing Performance
High-performing teams are the backbone of successful businesses. Advanced leadership involves understanding team dynamics, leveraging individual strengths, and fostering collaboration.
Gallup research shows that companies with highly engaged teams are 21% more profitable. Leaders who can effectively engage and motivate their teams are likelier to see enhanced performance and productivity.
And here is the missing link – do the same within your community, enhance their performance, and directly increase your bottom line.
6. Building Sustainable Success
Achieving success is one thing; sustaining it is another. Advanced leadership skills are crucial for building sustainable business models that withstand market fluctuations and evolving customer needs.
Leaders like Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo have shown how strategic, sustainable practices can drive long-term success. Her focus on “performance with purpose” integrated sustainability into the company’s core operations, ensuring ongoing growth and impact.
For multi 6- and 7-figure business leaders, advanced leadership is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. It’s about moving beyond the basics and embracing strategies that drive innovation, foster community engagement, and ensure sustainable success. By investing in advanced leadership skills, high-growth leaders can navigate the complexities of their business environments, inspire their teams and their community, and achieve unparalleled success. The wise thing is to do this proactively, not reactively!
If you get stuck… call me.
Dawn
Truth is Service
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