"You cannot do my job if you're not attracted to risk. You have to be comfortable taking risks." Individuals who have Self-Assurance high possess unwavering confidence in their abilities and judgment. Their unique perspective and inner compass guide them to take risks, meet challenges and make decisive choices with certainty. Embracing their natural authority, they trust in their strength to deliver and succeed. So how does a leader who has Self-Assurance high find success in a role that often involves high ambiguity and a lot of risk? Accenture’s Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer Ellyn Shook joins Gallup CEO Jon Clifton in the latest Leading With Strengths interview to discuss. Full video here: https://lnkd.in/gF54ANRM
Leading With Strengths - Ellyn Shook
A leader with high Self-Assurance can navigate risks effectively by complementing confidence with humility. Humility ensures they consider diverse perspectives and ethical implications, fostering unity and trust within their team. This balanced approach not only mitigates risks but also enhances decision-making quality, supporting long-term success in challenging and ambiguous environments.
A self-assured leader embodies the confidence strength. This strength enables them to trust their abilities, make decisions with conviction, and inspire confidence in others. I also believe, it’s essential for self-assured leaders to balance their confidence with humility, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn.
Risk (intentional risk, that is) leads to the best stories and adventures in life.
Excited to hear more. I never knew what to do when self assurance took the #1 spot before competition on my test results!
CliftonStrengths® Community Manager and Podcaster at GALLUP®
1moAbsolutely! Leaders with high Self-Assurance thrive in roles demanding risk and ambiguity. Their confidence and decisiveness drive them to embrace challenges and make impactful decisions. Excited to hear Ellyn Shook and Jon Clifton delve into this!