What it Takes to be a Great Leader - Notes

Overview

Speaker: Roselinde Torres
Event: TED@BCG San Francisco
Date: October 2013
Primary Focus: Sharing insights from 25 years of observing great leaders and identifying key questions for future leaders.

Leadership is a heavily studied and taught subject through numerous programs.
Roselinde Torres emphasizes learning leadership through observation and practical questions rather than structured programs.

Where are you looking to anticipate the next change to your business model or your life?
- Importance of being forward-thinking and preparing for future disruptions.
- Anticipation requires understanding current trends and potential shifts.
What is the diversity measure of your personal and professional stakeholder network?
- Highlighted the importance of diversity in teams and networks.
- Leaders should cultivate diverse connections to gain various perspectives.
Are you courageous enough to abandon a practice that has made you successful in the past?
- Stressed the need for innovation and adapting to change.
- Successful past methods may not work in future scenarios; leaders need to be flexible.

Great leaders are proactive in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities.
The ability to connect with diverse individuals is a common trait among successful leaders.
Courage and adaptability are crucial for sustaining long-term success.

Leadership is less about following established programs and more about asking the right questions.
Embracing diversity and change is critical for future leadership.
Successful leadership involves continuous learning and adaptation.