
Today’s guest is Dr. Condoleezza Rice, the former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. She’s undoubtedly one of our nation’s most admired and successful leaders.
These days, she’s the Director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford and recently became a part owner in the Denver Broncos, where she led the hiring effort for their new head coach.
It’s not every day that you get to learn from a leader who’s negotiated with Vladimir Putin and performed a piano concert for the Queen of England!
There is so much we can learn from Condi’s remarkable leadership skills. And while she is incredibly humble, she also knows how to play to her strengths.
She understands her unique skills and contributions.
And she steps into any situation with a firm grasp on how she can apply those strengths and get the right outcome.
Now, that’s something that all great leaders need to understand.
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Things rarely go as planned. Prioritize preparation so that unexpected problems don’t derail you completely.
It’s rare that everything goes according to plan. Hone your ability to pivot, adapt, and bounce back after a loss.
In situations where you feel different from everyone else, don’t wait on others to make you feel comfortable. Make the effort to include yourself!
You can’t be an expert on everything! But you still need to make informed decisions. That’s why leaders need to ask the right questions and trust the right people.
| Clip | Leader | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Find a way to develop your resilience | Condoleezza Rice | 1:36 |
| Be overly prepared for when things go wrong | Condoleezza Rice | 1:14 |
| Overcome a disadvantage with this mindset | Condoleezza Rice | 1:27 |
| Inclusion is a two-way street | Condoleezza Rice | 1:53 |
| How to make decisions when you're not an expert | Condoleezza Rice | 1:09 |
| The three key qualities every leader needs | Condoleezza Rice | 1:19 |