The power of quiet leadership | BBC Ideas

 

This video criticizes stereotypes about leadership and provides examples of how non-stererotypical people demonstrate good leadership.

Most of us think that it is natural for extroverts to be leaders, and in reality, leaders are mostly extroverts.

However, statistically, few people were satisfied with extroverted leaders.

Studies show that introverts are more likely to contribute effectively as leaders. They're more likely to listen and process the ideas of their team and consider those ideas deeply before acting on them. As their motivation generally comes from within, they're less likely to compromise themselves chasing rewards like money or power.

The speaker says, "We need to re-examine the way our society views effective leadership, and whether we really are allowing the space for all team members to thrive." And I can't agree with that more.

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1. Let's look at the status quo.

* status quo : 현재 상황, 원래 상황 (라틴어에서 나온 표현) 

* 또 다른 라틴어 표현 : ipso facto(그 사실 때문에), bona fide(진짜의) 

* Somebody benefits from the status quo.

* Can we return the status quo after this? 

 

2. Extroverts are overrepresented in senior leadership positions.

* be overrepresented : 과도하게 분포되어 있다

 

3. Research shows that introverts often bring a great deal to the table.

* bring (something) to the table : 기여하다 (회사, 팀 같은 단체에게 이익을 가져올 때 사용. contribute와 같은 의미)

* What can you bring to the table?

* Women bring something different to the table.

 

4. They may be humble and more likely to credit their team for ideas and performance.

* credit : credit은 다양한 뜻이 있지만, 여기서는 '아이디어와 성과를 팀의 공으로 돌리다' 라는 의미로 쓰임

 

5. An approach that fails to bring out the best in around half of us is not just bad for quieter people, it's a disservice to us all.

* disservice : 폐, 손해

* He has done a disservice to everyone.

* And even if scientists are successful with cloning, we will be doing all of humanity a great disservice in trying to create the perfect human. 

 

6. Leadership is complex, but in a world of soundbites, sledgehammer tactics, and black-and white thinking, perhaps standing back and listening can be empowering to leaders and their followers.

* soundbite : 인상적인 한 마디

* sledgehammer tactics : 강압적 전략 (sledgehammer - 큰 망치)

 

Link : https://youtu.be/cdvjGh4S9DA