Why Do So Many Leadership Programs Fail Despite Billions Spent Each Year?

Because leadership isn't PRIMARILY about knowing what to do. 
It's about BECOMING the person who can do it.

Businesses collectively spend over $60 billion annually on leadership development initiatives. 

Despite this, the majority of programs fail to deliver lasting results. 

Why?

- Leadership will rattle your confidence when it matters most - human skills aren't the focus.
- The world is shifting faster than strategies can adapt.
- The fundamentals aren't addressed: Too much confidence leads to arrogance; too little to paralysis.
- Most leaders complain about the many challenges but never commit to developing the skills.
- And when they're reaching beyond what they've done before, discomfort is inevitable - and so many give up the moment it arises

The problem isn't solely the investment (Time, money, etc); it's the approach many use in leadership development. 

Fundamental transformation happens not by sticking to generic knowledge-building training but by digging deeper and tailoring development to human improvement - becoming the best version of yourself.

18% of leaders say their biggest weakness is holding people accountable
15% say letting go of underperformers is a struggle. 
Workplace bullying reduces productivity, creates ineffective teams, limits staffing and succession planning, and exposes your firm or company to liability - many leaders look the other way.

When accountability is lacking, performance, culture and morale suffer. 

Attending workshops, memorising frameworks, and ticking boxes for leadership training online are important, but they are not enough on their own. 

When leadership training is done well, it leads to better long-term business outcomes and increased confidence in leaders who implement effective strategies that benefit themselves and their employees.

The key to sustainable success, respect, and balance in leadership (and life) lies in mastering the following:
âś… discomfort - managing your emotions (fear incl)
âś… building unwavering confidence
âś… leading with courage and influence in the moments that matter most—whether in high-stakes meetings, high-pressure negotiations, or tough employee challenges that require difficult conversations.
âś… using proven habits and strategies 

The best leaders don't just stop at learning leadership strategies. 
They BECOME high-performing leaders.

It's time to invest in the only thing that guarantees results: YOU.

Sources: 
Bullying: https://lnkd.in/g8VJECB9
Holding people to account: predictiveindex.com

 

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