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RVSP today:
If you’ve ever sat through a keynote about the "Top 5 Traits of a Great Leader," you’ve probably felt that sinking feeling.
You realize that the advice is:
Vague
Generic
Utterly useless for the challenges you face.
What works for one leader will most likely NOT work for you.
Why?
Because leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all.
If you’re copying someone else, your time would be much better spent elsewhere.
So, what actually does work?
Knowing yourself, your team, and the specific challenges in front of you.
Leadership is about aligning your individual genius talent with the needs of your business.
Anything else is fluff.
Let me share a story.
One of my clients - let’s call her Sarah - is a CEO struggling to scale her manufacturing company.
She’d read all the books, listened to the podcasts, and even hired a consultant who handed her a "perfect" growth plan.
Guess what? None of it worked very well.
Why? Because Sarah’s genius doesn’t revolve around strategy; it thrives when Sarah is forging deep, authentic relationships.
Once she leaned into her natural ability to connect and inspire, her business exploded and results showed up quicker and more naturally. Sarah leaned into her off the charts relationship building skills, rather than strategic initiatives.
The result?
More partnerships, better morale, and record-breaking profits.
Here’s how you can lead with precision:
Know Your Genius Talent: What do you do better than anyone else? If you’re not sure, take the time to find out. (Hint: It’s the ONE thing you do effortlessly that creates massive impact.)
Stop Imitating: Other leaders’ success stories are great inspiration but terrible roadmaps. Build a strategy that aligns with your strengths and the realities of your business.
Get Specific: Leadership isn’t about vague concepts like "integrity" or "vision." It’s about how you execute on those in the messy, unpredictable world of running a business. Identify where you add the most value and double down.
Leadership is a high-stakes game.
You never win by following cookie-cutter advice.
You win by knowing yourself, leading boldly, and playing to your strengths.
When you’re ready to discover your genius, here’s how I can help you:
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Go forth and scale,
— John Hittler