How Great Leaders Think & Solve Problems
Leadership has always been a passion of mine, and over the next few years, I’m committed to delving deep into this topic—until you’re blue in the face.
I firmly believe that every challenge we encounter can be traced back to leadership, whether it’s self-leadership or guiding others, internal or external leadership.
It’s a multifaceted concept, encompassing skills, competencies, behaviors, and characteristics that define a competent, successful, and conscious leader.
Embrace Imperfection
I don’t claim to be perfect—I get short with people, I get triggered, I get tired.
I’m human, just like you.
What I offer is a blend of my experiences, data, and a series of experiments and tests.
My goal is to leverage the wisdom I've gained from incredible mentors and my own journey so you can avoid the mistakes I’ve made and build and scale your dreams effectively.
Recognizing Lack of Purpose
I have a friend who made $180 million overnight but found himself in despair because he didn’t know his purpose.
This isn’t a problem exclusive to the wealthy; it’s a universal challenge.
Many people are directed by others—parents, societal norms, the educational system—to follow paths that don’t resonate with their true selves.
This misalignment leads to a life where value is measured by income rather than purpose.
I’ll list some virtues, some of which might seem negative, and I want you to reflect on what they indicate in a person.
These characteristics—lack of motivation, apathy, indecisiveness, isolation, negativity, existential questioning, emotional fluctuations, lack of satisfaction, avoidance of future planning, dependency on external validation, and resistance to change—are signs of a person without a clear purpose.
Discovering Your Purpose
Our mission at my company AlterCall is to help you uncover and own your purpose. Here’s how:
The Role of Mentorship in Scaling Purpose
Imagine a world where everyone knew and lived their purpose.
Parents teaching their children to discover their own paths, schools incorporating purpose-driven education, and society valuing individuals beyond their economic contributions.
This is the vision we’re working towards at AlterCall.
Mentorship plays a crucial role in this mission. This includes founders, CEO's and those in leadership positions.
Great mentors help individuals see themselves clearly, provide the feedback needed to discover their purpose, and support them in claiming and living it.
This creates a beautiful value exchange of service, helping others while fulfilling the mentor’s purpose.
Unfortunately, society often undervalues the wisdom holders—the elders and mentors—leading many to walk around without a sense of purpose.
At AlterCall, our mission is clear: to help you own your purpose so you can lead with passion, authenticity, and resilience.
When you live your purpose, you inspire others to do the same, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Let me know if you agree, and share this with a purpose-driven leader in your network!
ICU physician helping other health professionals build wealth through real estate | personally holds 28 doors
10moGreat perspective of leadership. We all need to find our purpose and a mentor or coach can help us along the way. Unfortunately not everyone sees the value in investing in themselves with a coach or mentor. Thanks for your insight
I help Businesses Achieve Sustainable Growth | Consulting, Exec. Development & Coaching | 45+ Years | CEO @ S4E | Building M.E., AP & Sth Asia | Best-selling Author, Speaker & Awarded Leader
10moWell said! Leadership isn’t innate; it’s cultivated through experience and learning.
Tech Entrepreneur | CEO @Stfalcon | Defense Tech & Logistics Innovator
10moRyan, I love your commitment to leadership growth! What skills do you think are most important for a leader? 😊
Product Manager | Currently Building AI Health & Longevity Products | Cross-functional Leader | 0→1 + Scale Expert | Ex-Pro-Athlete
10moTrue leaders embrace growth and inspire those around them. Let's elevate our leadership together.
Helping Business leaders and Educators build Championship Teams. | Keynote Speaker, Workshops and Coaching | Author
10moVery powerful ideas on leadership. I know when I became clear on my personal mission, I became a more effective leader. Keep up your wonderful work Ryan, and Happy Thanksgiving!