Bred To Lead

Ep. 016: Patience Pays: Why Slow and Steady Wins the Leadership Race

Bred To Lead

Show Notes

YOUR PREPARATION BEFORE THE PROMOTION DECIDES WHETHER YOU SHINE OR BURN

Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs tells the story of Alex and Jamie, who start in hospital administration together. Alex jumps at every promotion, reaches senior management first, then struggles with imposter syndrome. Jamie spends three to five years mastering each role and walks into the executive seat ready on day one.

IN THIS EPISODE • The four levels of skill development: confidence, efficiency, proficiency and mastery • Five reasons patience pays: skills, relationships, organizational understanding, credibility and less burnout • What King David's road from shepherd to king teaches about being number one at every role • Why you should already be able to do 70% of the next job before you take it

YOUR CHALLENGE Before you chase the next title, ask yourself honestly: am I the best at the job I have right now?

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