4 Characteristics of a Learning Leader

👀 Do you have these 4 characteristics of a learning leader?

Those who value learning in their leadership position create an environment where curiosity, critical thinking, and change is welcome. However, putting an emphasis on learning takes effort as it requires humility and an intentional shift in focus.  

Learning leaders live by Brene Brown’s philosophy of caring less about BEING right and caring more about GETTING IT right. 

🚀 How do I start leading with learning?

To make this shift, leaders need to be open to learning, and that comes through embodying these 4 characteristics:

• Forward-thinking: Look to the future with optimism. 

• Self awareness: Recognize what you know, and what you don’t know.

• Growth mindset: Understand qualities and capabilities are not fixed, but can continuously improve.

• Act and share: Make efforts to grow and share experiences, good and bad, with others.

⚡ Why does being a learning leader matter?

Learning leaders have the ability to rally individuals around a shared purpose to unleash tremendous energy toward an organization’s capacity to thrive. 

Do you lead with learning? Do you want to? Discover 21 actionable ideas you can try to kickstart your emphasis on learning as a leader in Learning in the Wild!