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UNLOCKING UNCOMMON GREATNESS: INSIGHTS FROM MARK MILLER’S TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES Mike interviews Mark Miller. In a recent episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast, Mark Miller, author of “Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership,” shared invaluable insights into his transformative book. Here are the highlights from the conversation. SUMMARY Mark Miller recounted the remarkable transformation of a small regional business with just 15 employees into a corporate powerhouse with over 3000 employees and $20 billion in sales. This growth was not accidental but resulted from embracing the five fundamental principles outlined in his book. We discussed the significance of the “little stuff” in leadership. Miller emphasized how small, often unseen actions shape exceptional leaders. Whether taking the time to personally mentor someone or demonstrating genuine care and empathy, these actions build trust and loyalty, leading to long-term success. He shared a pivotal moment from his early career when his supervisor stressed the importance of lifelong learning for achieving influence, opportunity, and impact. This insight led Miller to commit to continuous learning despite not naturally being a “learner.” His dedication to personal growth has been instrumental in his success. @milliondollarbookman @thedreamstarter https://lnkd.in/dbKMkp8T

Let’s dive into three books on Mindset and Motivation — first up is “Think Like A Monk” by Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty, a former monk turned author and podcaster, provides valuable insights in his book on how to optimize yourself both personally and as a leader. Do you relate to the four core monk principles of service, trust, routine, and choosing your environment? How do they resonate with you?

Being a leader is like being on a journey with uncharted territories. You can either: 1. Stay content in your familiar surroundings, or 2. Venture into new terrain and challenge yourself to grow. But, how do you become a great leader? By investing in yourself. Leadership is a learned skill that requires practice and development. So, take the time to learn: →Attend workshops →Read books →Listen to podcasts →Network with other leaders But most importantly: take ACTION. Step outside of your comfort zone and try new things. You'll make mistakes, but that's okay. It's all part of the learning process. The more you invest in yourself, the more others will invest in you. And before you know it, you'll be leading the charge towards uncharted territories.

UNLOCKING UNCOMMON GREATNESS: INSIGHTS FROM MARK MILLER’S TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES Mike interviews Mark Miller. In a recent episode of the Million Dollar Stories Podcast, Mark Miller, author of “Uncommon Greatness: Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership,” shared invaluable insights into his transformative book. Here are the highlights from the conversation. SUMMARY Mark Miller recounted the remarkable transformation of a small regional business with just 15 employees into a corporate powerhouse with over 3000 employees and $20 billion in sales. This growth was not accidental but resulted from embracing the five fundamental principles outlined in his book. We discussed the significance of the “little stuff” in leadership. Miller emphasized how small, often unseen actions shape exceptional leaders. Whether taking the time to personally mentor someone or demonstrating genuine care and empathy, these actions build trust and loyalty, leading to long-term success. He shared a pivotal moment from his early career when his supervisor stressed the importance of lifelong learning for achieving influence, opportunity, and impact. This insight led Miller to commit to continuous learning despite not naturally being a “learner.” His dedication to personal growth has been instrumental in his success. @milliondollarbookman @thedreamstarter https://lnkd.in/dG7ZCDim

It's a common expectation that successful leaders read books. Well, here’s a little secret: I don't. And for years, I found this embarrassing. I own an impressively well-preserved collection of business books that I’ve never read. However, what I didn’t realise is that I already had other effective ways to stimulate creative thought, learn new things, and challenge existing beliefs: Podcasts: Whether it's tech, leadership, or dog training, I find podcasts to be a great source of ideas and strategies. Listening to Freakonomics Radio teaches me so much that I can apply to my work. Conversations: Operating as a solo consultant can be isolating, but I've built a lovely network of mentors and peers. These are people I can debate with, learn from, and seek support when needed. Headway App: This app distills the essence of many books into 10-minute summaries, giving me quick insights when I need a new perspective. No, it's not like reading the full book, but it serves its purpose. So, if books aren't your thing, don’t worry. Just think about how you stimulate your own thought.

Do you have to be a manager or executive to be a leader? No! Leading others is a choice. It isn’t about your title. Many people with executive titles are terrible leaders, and many people without a fancy title are outstanding leaders. More than your title, being a leader is about influencing change and inspiring and motivating others. Leaders paint a picture of a better world and work with others to create it. Nowhere does it say you have to be a manager or an executive to be a leader. But somehow, we’ve told ourselves that only people with certain titles can lead others. That’s just not the case. You don’t need permission to become a leader. If you want to be a leader, start leading! Read books, listen to podcasts, and talk to others to learn leadership skills. Develop skills that are crucial for future leaders, such as empathy, self-awareness, curiosity, and a growth mindset. Realizing you don’t need anything external to be a leader is a freeing way to think about leadership and yourself as a leader. You are in control and can become a leader, no matter your title.

You’re a leader and you don’t even realize it! “Leadership is influence, nothing more!” That’s a quote from the top leadership guru John C. Maxwell who’s been leading and developing leaders for over 50 years As a young professional, you may be tempted to think that getting a specific title makes you a leader but this isn’t true You need to be working on developing your leadership now Ever had a boss or coworker that you thought was a terrible leader? Well it’s because most of the time they weren’t developed into being a leader Good leadership is like any skill. It takes development! Start thinking of yourself as a leader and seek out resources to help! Books are great and I read a lot of them but my new favorite way is podcasts I have a podcast where I talk with leaders in STEM and entrepreneurship and sometimes both! It's called IncrediPaul® Leadership We learn to become the most incredible versions of ourselves by learning from each other! Check it out here: IncrediPaul.org/podcast Also stay connected with me and develop your leadership with my newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gmxmxD3P

Today I'm on a podcast and later in a leadership forum speaking about Selfless Leadership. When you hear that you may think I'm talking about some idealist dream of humility and service. But this is the practical version that emerges spontaneously from within. Because we're rediscovering what's already the case: we're already self-less underneath belief in an illusory ego. And when we discover this first-hand, the ego loses its ability to hook us. At work, in leadership, this means self-lessness: leadership minus the need to promote, protect, or develop a separate self, along with a natural desire to be of service. But this isn't a new belief system. It's an inner transformation that requires certain discoveries about our true nature. The four insights and 16 practices for that are in my book Selfless Leadership. You can get the book on Amazon. Now more than 2500 copies in circulation (not counting audio).

Buid leadership competence into a competitive advantage. "Why should I someone spend money to become an exceptional leader?", you ask. You might even add: what then is the place of books, YouTube videos, and listening to podcasts? I have noticed over time that the challenge is not the money to spend or better still, invest. The problem is sometimes the lack of appreciation for strong values and misplacement of priorities. Will you gain leadership knowledge from books? Yes. Will you gain leadership knowledge from YouTube videos? Yes. Will you gain leadership knowledge from podcasts? Yes. But, as far as gaining profound and requisite knowledge, exposure, and experience that makes a competent leader is concerned, forget it. You can't get it without paying, and paying well for that matter. There are levels to leadership. There are levels to knowledge. There levels to the input that makes great leaders. PS: Do you think leadership trainings are worth paying for? PPS: Mention one quality you admire in good leaders? Happy weekend, and you can check the link in my comment section to understand more.

I’ve had a series of small, uncomfortable exchanges with peers recently. They all shared a common element: They elicited a visceral reaction of “you’re not the boss of me.” While I didn’t act on this emotionally immature internal reaction, it made me think about why I reacted so strongly. What was common in each situation was an unspoken effort to ‘lead’ me without my consent. That got me thinking about ‘followership.’ There are tons of books, podcasts, and training on leadership (I do some of those myself), but not a lot of information on followership—at least not in an equal amount to leadership. So many of us forget what we learned in Leadership 101. It’s impossible to have leaders without followers. The next time I feel the ‘you’re not the boss of me’ vibe rising up, I want to speak directly to it. I want to explore the dynamic with the other person and ask them what’s at play here because I feel a bit manipulated. My primary goal is to have honest, authentic relationships with my peers without hidden agendas or budding resentments because there is lots of important work to do. Following others is a choice that must be respected by both the follower and the leader.