You built a successful company from scratch because you possess the best qualities of a leader. You also had a great vision and found a way to make it happen. Your unique attributes paved the way for your company’s success, and you don’t want to disclose your secrets. You worry that others will follow what you do and take the lead. The truth is that great leaders don’t hide their secrets to success. They’re willing to help others become successful too.
It’s not always a competition
Sure, you managed to succeed in running a business because you’re competitive. However, life isn’t always about competitions. There’s no need to compete with other potential leaders. The world needs more of you. If you can share your secrets with other aspiring leaders, you can make a difference in business or otherwise. Don’t worry if these people eventually do a better job. It’s part of life. At some point, students become more successful than their teachers. If anything, you have to be proud of it. You were instrumental in that success.
You’re open to new ideas
Just because you succeeded as a leader doesn’t mean you have nothing else to learn. There’s more to leadership than what you already know so far. Be open to new ideas. If you teach others, they will also teach you. You might even realise that some of the things you’ve been doing in the past were incorrect. Humility and openness to new ideas are among the qualities that make a good leader.
You won’t be around forever
You understand that while you did a great job, you won’t be around forever. You have to pass the torch to the new breed of leaders. If you keep these leadership secrets to yourself, you prevent the birth of new companies and organisations. Young leaders can make the most of what you share with them. For instance, you can talk about hosting a funfair-themed event as a reward to motivate your employees. There are companies that offer fairground stall hire. It might be a costly reward, but it makes everyone feel good. It provides a chance to take a break before getting back to work. It also boosts the bond of your team members.
You don’t feel threatened
You know that what you created will stand the test of time. You also understand that new companies won’t pull you down. Therefore, you don’t mind even if others learn what you did to become successful as a business leader. However, if you have several insecurities, you worry that others will do better. It’s also a sign that you didn’t build a strong foundation for your business. You know it’s easy for others to tear it apart.
The point is that you should learn how to share what you know. If people ask you, respond to them. You can also accept invitations to speak for leadership events and workshops. It feels good when you realise that others also become successful because of you.
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