148: 13 Traits of Mentally Strong Leaders That Companies Are Desperate to Find

The World Class Leaders Show

What traits are companies looking for in the leaders of today? Join Andrea as he talks about the 13 traits he has found in mentally strong leaders. From creating healthy habits to being happy, these are the traits that will help you build resilience and be recognised as a mentally strong leader.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Enjoy time alone, they like to take time to themselves and need this time to think and reflect
• They celebrate others' success
• They have good healthy habits, in terms of sleep, diet and exercise
• Seeing change as an opportunity for growth. They embrace and celebrate change
• Live in the present time, focusing on the flow or right now
• Practice self-compassion
• Mental health equals performance, so put the right boundaries in place and communicate them
• Continuous learning, they challenge their thinking all the time and are always trying to learn and improve
• Build strong support networks and meaningful relationships
• Focus on what you can control, don’t spend too much time in the past
• Control your emotions and actions, resist impulsivity
• Learn how to live happily

BEST MOMENTS

"Companies are really desperate to find mentally strong leaders”

“Try to start planning regular solo activities to boost your self-reliance”

“To be mentally strong you need to be physically strong”

“They replace criticism with a positive attitude”

“These leaders find joy in their daily lives, they believe in the power of having fun”

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ABOUT THE HOST

My name is Andrea Petrone. I'm a Human Performance and Leadership Advisor, Executive Coach and International Speaker. I help leaders and their teams to change their mindsets and master their leadership capabilities so they can achieve extraordinary performance. I've been in the corporate world for more than 20 years working globally - in 6 countries and 3 continents - for medium-large companies.