April 28, 2023 – Repertoire Magazine recently sat down with Kevin Brown to discuss what leadership means in 2023 and how we can better dismantle it to the very basics of the idea. Brown is a motivational speaker and bestselling author of “Unleashing Your Hero,” where he redefines the idea of who a hero can be. He created the philosophy of The HERO Effect, which “separates world-class organizations and high-performance people from everybody else.” He’s used this idea to build a platform to help people realize and develop their potential as leaders. Brown breaks down the concept of leadership in 2023, how the “HERO Effect” plays a part, and pinpoints some great habits that any good leader should have.
More often than not, your habits will define how effective you are as a leader. What are you committing your time to? Are you working to create better habits for yourself? Building better habits will help you to become a more effective leader for your team and your organization. Brown laid out three great habits that can help anyone to become a better person and a better leader:
Don’t stop learning. Leadership starts with self-mastery, and we have more information than we could ever need at the tips of our fingers. Invest in digital resources that will allow you to grow yourself, which will then help you to truly lead effectively. Platforms like YouTube, Masterclass, and Audible are great tools to help you grow as an individual and stay at the top of your game as a leader. Brown said, “We cannot give what we do not have. When we stop having something to offer our team, that’s when they leave us and find somewhere else to be edified.”
Take care of yourself. Self-care has become a trending buzzword in the last few years for a reason. Without the room to take care of yourself mentally, physically, psychologically, and spiritually, how can you expect to take care of a team of people? “Take care of yourself physically so that you’ve got the energy, stamina, and the clarity of mind to be able to do the things that high performance sales organization requires of its leaders.” Brown is the first to admit that he doesn’t have all the answers. “I make no bones about it: I have a physical coach, I have a spiritual coach, I have a mental coach. Life is really hard and it’s not getting any easier. In fact, it’s getting more complex – so taking care of yourself is really important.”
Stay relevant. Keep track of trends in the world and within your industry to stay relevant in a constantly changing world. Relevancy will help you to see the nuances in your own market, while helping to address the questions that your team might have about what your company is doing for your customers. Not only will it empower you to make better decisions for your customers and employees, but it will also give you a much-needed edge against your competitors.
Read more in the latest issue of Repertoire Magazine.