Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization

E58 Being in Charge vs. Being a Leader

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Just having a title that sounds authoritative doesn’t make someone a leader. And you don’t have to be a CEO to lead, either. So what actually inspires people to take action?

In this episode, we’re joined by Thom Mayer, M.D., to explore how to stop waiting for authority and start leading. Dr. Mayer is medical director for the NFL Players Association and author of the book Leadership Is Worthless, but Leading Is Priceless.

Here are three questions we explore with Dr. Mayer:

  1. What’s the difference between being in charge and being a leader—and why does it matter?
  2. Why do so many people struggle to move from boss to leader, and where do they fall short?
  3. How can you move beyond managing and start leading, regardless of your title?

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