Great Leaders Lead Themselves Well, Part 2
Summary
Andy Stanley and Holly Goddard discuss self-leadership from Stanley’s new book, *What Great Leaders Do*. They explore three commitments: telling oneself the truth, prioritizing values over immediate appetites, and inviting feedback rather than leading alone. Stanley shares a personal story about defining success through a funeral exercise and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between ego-driven desires and sustainable values.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the series and Andy's new book
First commitment: Do not lie to yourself
Second commitment: Prioritize values over appetites
The danger of ego and status in leadership
Practical questions to uncover true values
Stephen Covey's funeral exercise for defining success
Defining failure as stepping outside your values
Why universal approval is not a core value
Third commitment: Do not lead yourself alone
How to invite, reward, and apply feedback
Modeling feedback reception and final takeaways
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