{"id":65301,"date":"2022-10-21T20:52:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T12:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=65301"},"modified":"2025-09-05T17:51:35","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T16:51:35","slug":"leadership-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/leadership-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to develop leadership skills: 10 tips from expert Monty Moran"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes a great leader? More than likely, it\u2019s their CEO mindset and <strong>leadership skills<\/strong>. However, these skills aren\u2019t only for those with a successful business or leading a team, it\u2019s also for the basis to live a great life.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s why Mindvalley teamed up with <strong>Monty Moran<\/strong>, the former co-CEO of Chipotle and the best-selling author of <em>Love Is Free. Guac Is Extra.<\/em> His vast knowledge and experience in transformational leadership have inspired the newest Mindvalley Quest, <em>The Transformational Leader<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monty\u2019s teachings revolve around the idea that the foundation of leadership is love. And starting from there, the sky is the limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-leadership-skills\">What are leadership skills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using their leadership skills, a true, effective leader inspires others to take action, solve problems, and contribute to a larger vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monty adds that it\u2019s a person\u2019s <strong>highest calling<\/strong>. Why? Because the purpose of humans\u2019 lives on Earth is to blossom into the best version of themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes you grow into the best version you can possibly be is becoming the leader of every aspect of your life, be it career, love, friendships, or finance, you name it. When you\u2019re able to activate your full capacity, you can lead these <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/the-12-life-categories-and-how-to-optimize-yours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">categories of life<\/a> into greatness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-examples-of-leadership-skills\">Examples of leadership skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a list of skills that a leader could have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ability to teach and mentor others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decisiveness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compassion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Initiative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decision making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, to harness effective leadership skills, it\u2019s important to have a clear <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/vision-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vision statement<\/a> for your business or personal life. This way, you can gain clarity regarding exactly the skills you need to work on more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-are-leadership-skills-important\">Why are leadership skills important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monty explains that having transformational leadership skills has everything to do with every aspect of your life. And this comprises your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/personal-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal growth<\/a> because you need to take care of your own development in order to achieve success in your career, relationship, or social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nobody has ever been truly fulfilled by accumulating material possessions. The most fulfilled people in the world have been the ones who found a way to dedicate their time and energy to making the world a better place.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Monty Moran, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>The Transformational Leader <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you become a great leader, you inspire others to follow in your footsteps. And the underlying principle behind it, according to Monty, is that <em>\u201cthe more we give, the more we receive. And the more we receive, the more we have to give back into the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The moment you commit to developing <strong>transformational leadership skills<\/strong>, you\u2019ll be committed to a life of growth and self-development. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important. Because it has everything to do with making the world a better place for you and everyone else around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership skills will transform your entire reality, including how you take care of your business, whether you\u2019re just starting out or you already have 100 people working to make your vision come true. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceeol.com\/search\/article-detail?id=60124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies<\/a> have shown the importance of mastering these skills for overall job satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leadership-and-management-skills-what-s-the-difference\">Leadership and management skills: What\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s what Monty has to say about the difference between leading a team vs. managing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Management <\/strong>means getting people to do something for you and manipulating them in some way to achieve your desired results. It\u2019s about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/career-development\/carrot-and-stick-motivation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the carrot and the stick approach<\/a>. In management, employees function more on the premise of \u201cwork hard or you\u2019re fired.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leadership <\/strong>is related to getting people to do something for themselves. It\u2019s about the act of empowering one or more people to achieve a purpose that is desired by the leader but also allows the people being led to realize their full potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leadership is far superior to management. It\u2019s about igniting something in an individual that\u2019s theirs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Monty Moran, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>The Transformational Leader <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leading people is about inspiring them to go toward their own vision but that\u2019s also aligned with your vision as a leader. Great leadership enriches others\u2019 desires and dreams to achieve their purpose and unfold their brilliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monty shares a powerful insight he heard from a friend that goes as follows:<em> \u201cIt\u2019s no such thing as passionate obedience. But there is such thing as someone working passionately for something they believe in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-it-possible-to-develop-leadership-skills\">Is it possible to develop leadership skills?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people are natural-born leaders, like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and Serena Williams. But it\u2019s not a pre-determined path. <strong>Leadership skills are traits that <\/strong><strong><em>everyone<\/em><\/strong><strong> can develop.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Monty says, leadership is your highest calling, no matter where you are, who you are, and what temperament you came into this world with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/10\/9ee313fb-leadership-skills-monty-moran-leader-mindvalley-\u00a9andrewburnsphoto.com_.webp\" alt=\"Monty Moran, former co-CEO of Chipotle and trainer of Mindvalley's The Transformational Leader Quest\" class=\"wp-image-67720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/10\/9ee313fb-leadership-skills-monty-moran-leader-mindvalley-\u00a9andrewburnsphoto.com_.webp 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/10\/9ee313fb-leadership-skills-monty-moran-leader-mindvalley-\u00a9andrewburnsphoto.com_-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/10\/9ee313fb-leadership-skills-monty-moran-leader-mindvalley-\u00a9andrewburnsphoto.com_-736x491.webp 736w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/10\/9ee313fb-leadership-skills-monty-moran-leader-mindvalley-\u00a9andrewburnsphoto.com_-442x295.webp 442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monty Moran, trainer of Mindvalley&#8217;s <em>The Transformational Leader<\/em> Quest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-tips-on-how-to-develop-leadership-skills\">10 tips on how to develop leadership skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might question yourself: why would someone follow you? The answer is simple: you\u2019re worthy of being followed. But to take command, it takes looking in the mirror as well as putting in the effort to develop those qualities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few tips on how to develop leadership skills and assume your position as an inspiration to others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-lead-with-love\">1. Lead with love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A leader uses the power of love to harness the potential of others.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Monty Moran, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>The Transformational Leader <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you lead from a place of love, you move from egocentrism to serving others. And that\u2019s why an essential concept to understand is that leadership doesn\u2019t necessarily make you powerful. Or not in the generic sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it makes you capable of bringing forth the power of others. And that, indeed, holds strength and value in itself, which will also pervade your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>Monty highlights that the power you have now in the present moment stems from your ability to love others: to be present, curious, open-minded, and caring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-create-a-healthy-culture\">2. Create a healthy culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to having a healthy company culture, it\u2019s important to consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Having a worthy vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering people to achieve their own purpose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hiring and retaining a team of top performers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constantly supporting your team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>As Monty puts it, <em>\u201cA culture of empowered top performers makes a business more successful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-make-everyone-your-teacher\">3. Make everyone your teacher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even as the one in command, one crucial leadership skill to master is always being open to learning more from everyone and everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every encounter that you have can take you to the next level of leadership. So you can give your attention, curiosity, and focus to anyone you\u2019re interacting with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>Try to prioritize your entry-level employees, as they can give you powerful insight into what\u2019s going on from a raw unfiltered perspective. Moreover, ask them what they need to achieve their dreams and potential and what you can do to lead them the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-inspire-others-with-a-powerful-vision\">4. Inspire others with a powerful vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a clear vision of your own will<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/power-bases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> empower others <\/a>to see what the right path is for them to take. It also provides a natural filter for having the best people around who resonate with your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A compelling vision should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relatable&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realistic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>impactful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>The vision you desire to create must be easy to understand, tangible in the sense that people feel like they can make progress to achieve it, and exciting, meaning that once it\u2019s achieved, it will have a visible impact on everyone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-communicate-as-a-master-leader\">5. Communicate as a master leader<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Communication lies at the heart of excellent leadership.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Monty Moran, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>The Transformational Leader <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to be a better communicator, you need to take into consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Being aware of how important communication actually is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate your expectations clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that people know what their relationship to you is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let people know how much you value communication, honesty, and vulnerability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>Let people know the way you like to communicate, and what expectations you have. Additionally, ensure a safe space for everyone to open up regarding their concerns, boundaries, strengths, and weaknesses. A certain level of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/charismatic-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charisma as a leader<\/a> will also ensure a developed ability to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-empower-people-by-creating-encouraging-situations\">6. Empower people by creating encouraging situations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monty describes that <strong>the five steps of empowerment<\/strong> go as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect with your people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inspire them with a vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instill confidence in them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach them to make each other better (developing their own leadership skills)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share openly what is going on in the organization<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>Empowering a team means creating a company culture where people feel confident in their abilities and are encouraged by their circumstances to devote their talents to a bigger purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-stop-chasing-symptoms-solve-the-root-problem\">7. Stop chasing symptoms; solve the root problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When problems arise in an enterprise, it means that there is an underlying cause that generates them. To solve the cause, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Establish a clear vision so that you can see anything inconsistent with that vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure there isn\u2019t a lack of empowerment in your team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instead of focusing on the symptom, always go back to your higher perspective and only try to solve the underlying problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>Leadership requires distinguishing symptoms from problems and being able to focus on solving the underlying reason behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-ask-the-right-questions-in-the-right-way\">8. Ask the right questions in the right way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ability to ask the right question enables healthy communication and may lead to the desired results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asking questions, keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask from a place of deep curiosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No judgment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let the other person be your teacher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay attention to the emotions that lay underneath their words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show them that you relate to what they\u2019re saying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never show disappointment with their answers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions with deep respect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>Asking questions from a place of curiosity and no judgment will be perceived as appropriate, appreciated, and welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-listen-to-the-wisdom-of-your-subconscious-mind\">9. Listen to the wisdom of your subconscious mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The knowledge we gain in this lifetime will pale in comparison to the knowledge available to us through our intuition, instinct, and connection to the wisdom of the universe around us.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Monty Moran, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>The Transformational Leader <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can gain lots of knowledge by connecting to the universal consciousness (some may call it the Universe, others may call it God). The most profound wisdom is not \u201cours;\u201d rather, it\u2019s part of the collective unconscious that we all have access to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>To access this universal wisdom, you need to quiet your mind and have space away from thoughts, noise, work, and talking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your best thinking comes when you relinquish your effort and make space for true wisdom to arise within. This way, according to Monty, <em>\u201cwe can make better decisions, live with more grace, live with more skill.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-practice-gratitude\">10. Practice gratitude<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gratitude makes you a better person, therefore, a better leader, as people will see you as someone worthy of being followed. You can lead from a place of warmth, acceptance, and positivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being grateful means saying \u201cyes\u201d to the present moment, which is the only place we can ever find love.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 Monty Moran, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>The Transformational Leader <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember this: <\/strong>Developing a practice of gratitude is one of the most powerful mental states that you can put yourself in. It can create a more positive and meaningful existence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And others may find the inspiration to model their life after yours. After all, as the saying goes, leaders don\u2019t create followers; they create more leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-great-change-starts-with-your-leadership-skills\">Great change starts with your leadership skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may want to polish up your leadership skills, are curious about how else you can level up, or may be looking to be guided in having those charismatic qualities. These are all possible on <strong><em>The Transformational Leader<\/em><\/strong> Quest at Mindvalley, guided by none other than Monty Moran.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With his guidance and magnetic presence, you will learn how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Level up your leadership skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a transformational company culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivate and inspire your people authentically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claim your power through vulnerability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supercharge your team\u2019s performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By <a href=\"https:\/\/home.mindvalley.com\/quiz?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=quiz&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;otag=blog_quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>unlocking your free access<\/strong><\/a>, you can try out sample classes from this program and many others. And the best thing about it is joining a community of like-minded, inspiring people who are also on their own journey to becoming powerful and effective leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s all about taking that first step. Welcome in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leadership skills are the superpower of top achievers. 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