5 Characteristics of Next-Level Leadership that may (Pleasantly) Surprise You

As a Next-Level Leader, you will Learn to be Anticipatory, Creative, Collaborative and More!

Many leadership principles have been around since the dawn of time, and those principles have served and still do serve us well. However, given the transformational, exponential changes that involve both technology and human culture taking place, there are new principles of leadership moving in that are vital for us to implement.

Applying newer principles of leadership becomes what I refer to as “Next-Level Leadership” in that they help the leaders of today and tomorrow level up in a way that is often forgotten about in the throes of a legacy, protect-and-defend mindset.

During my most recent Opportunity Hour, I spoke with a colleague and great friend of mine — Simon T. Bailey. Simon is an executive advisor, author of nine books, and business keynote speaker. He’s been recognized recently as one of the top 12 business speakers who get audiences to think big and lead with purpose, something I myself feel to be extremely important in the professional world.

He was also the first African American sales director for the Disney Institute based in Walt Disney World, followed by founding and working in his own firm with over 2,000 organizations in 50…