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Moving from doing to leading.
This week in Leadership Insights, we want to share how people have started using Sophia, the AI leadership coach that’s a part of our membership. Specifically, we’ll offer three themes we’ve seen come up time and time again.
Some other resources to use:
- 50 Conversations to Have with Sophia
- What’s New, What’s Next: Your Membership Unlocked — Register for free to join us on May 18.
One prompt that’s come up a lot with Sophia is about the shift of going from individual contributor to leader. The transition from being a “star performer” to a “star leader” is one of the most jarring shifts in higher education.
Many leaders were promoted because they were excellent at the technical aspects of their roles.
However, the skills that got you into the leadership seat aren’t always the ones that will help you to thrive there. The most significant challenge isn’t a lack of skill; it’s a need for a reframing of identity.
The Expert Trap
When you’re an individual contributor, your value is measured by your personal output. When you become a leader, however, your value is measured by the collective output and growth of your team.
If you remain in “Expert Mode,” you risk becoming a bottleneck or, worse, a micromanager. To truly lead, you must move from being the person with all the answers to the person who asks the right questions.
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