Self-Confident Leadership

How does one counteract the nerves and self-doubt accompanied with a leadership position? In a Harvard Business Review blog, Marshall Goldsmith offers 5 points of advice to boost self-confidence.


1. Don’t worry about being perfect. There might not be a right or wrong answer for every situation a leader is faced with, but do your research and use your resources to develop the best solution to your problem. That’s the best you can do.

2. Learn to live with failure. Mistakes happen. Learn from them, and the same mistake can be prevented in the future.

3. After you make the final decision, commit! Don’t second-guess yourself. Believe in the decisions you make and communicate positive expectations of those decisions to those around you.

4. Show courage on the outside. Everyone is afraid sometimes, but you don’t have to show it. Those around you will notice your lack of courage if you let them and it could lead to damaged credibility.

5. Find happiness and contentment in your work. Life is too short to do something you loathe every day. Celebrate your accomplishments, and learn from your shortcomings.

What are your thoughts on Goldsmith’s advice?

What are some other ways someone in a leadership role can boost his or her self-confidence?

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