How Do You Measure Success as a Leader?

As a consultant and coach, Lorraine Armijos, founder of LAR Insights, has observed many leaders struggle to respond when she asks how they measure success.The first response, she says, “is just a blank stare.” Some leaders gauge success entirely on revenue numbers. And finally, many leaders give a “laundry list of things.”“It’s really important to start with what problem you’re trying to solve,” says Lorraine. “From there on, start creating that alignment through each layer” of the organization.In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Lorraine discusses the elements of leadership success and offers practical advice on how to focus on, collect, and measure the right data.Tune in to learn:The three intangible measures of leadership successThe slightly unconventional advice Lorraine offers for collecting dataThe one thing all leaders should remember when deciding where to focus their effortsUltimately, says Lorraine, leaders need to focus on the things that are within their control. “At every level of the organization, you will have a different level of control,” she says. “Make sure you are focusing on that, because otherwise, it’ll just be frustrating for you.”Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] this episode::34 – Introduction: Lorraine Armijos3:25 – The Components of Leadership Success8:35 – Measuring the Intangibles16:51 – Gather the Right Data28:40 – Lightning RoundResources:LAR InsightsLean Six Sigma, WikipediaStewart Leadership Insights and Resources:52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others3 Questions to Measure the Morale of Your TeamThe 7 Critical Vital Signs of Organizational HealthAre Your Learning Initiatives Working?5 Ways to Build Trust Within Your OrganizationThe Focused Collaboration ModelBuilding Psychological Safety At Work: 6 TipsWhitepaper: The Need to Be Independent: Promoting and Supporting Employee AutonomyBig Ears are a MustIf you liked this episode, please share it with a friend or colleague, or, better yet, leave a review to help other listeners find our show, and remember to subscribe so you never miss an episode. For more great content or to learn about how Stewart Leadership can help you grow your ability to lead effectively, please visit stewartleadership.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.