Being a Leader in today's complex, distributed, and continually challenging business environment is hard. To be a more effective leader starts with looking in the mirror and asking "why do I want to lead?" It then requires a disciplined focus leading with Integrity, Curiosity, Accountability, Resilience, and Empathy. The author shares his personal journey to developing this mindset of I CARE that allowed him to be a more effective leader, improve his team's performance, and develop future leaders. It begins with defining a set of leadership principles, demonstrating accountability, promoting curiosity, building resilience, and displaying empathy. A mindset of I CARE can help you think more deeply about your own personal why and how and become a more effective leader.
