Great leadership starts with self-leadership | Lars Sudmann | TEDxUCLouvain

At TEDxUtopia, the question was asked: What would leadership in Utopia look like? To start with, imagine the best leader you have ever worked with. How did he or she get to become this type of leader? Leadership lecturer and former corporate executive Lars Sudmann argues that it's likely that they learned to overcome the "leadership formula of doom" and then developed themselves as a leader. In this funny and invigorating talk Lars walks us through the personal journeys of great leaders, shows lessons from the golden age of leadership and shares 3 strategies on self-leadership to develop yourself into a "Utopia leader”.
Lars Sudmann is a leadership advisor and award-winning lecturer. He studies and researches what makes the most advanced organizations and leaders successful - and then he shares that knowledge with the world. He has had a business career of more than 10 years in management and finance with Procter & Gamble, e.g. as the Chief Financial Officer of Belgium, and he has lived and worked in Europe and Asia. Trends/Tendance, the Belgian Business Magazine, and the BBC have called on his expertise. Additionally, he is currently a university lecturer in Aachen and Braunschweig (both Germany).
What does leadership in Utopia look like? How does leadership work in a future ultra-networked world? And is there one leadership ideal that we can all strive towards, and if yes, what is holding us back from achieving it? In this highly engaging talk, leadership expert Lars Sudmann will dive into the past, present and future of excellent leadership.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@rahultech77]

Just recalling the key points To lead others we need to first start by leading ourselves. (40% of time) Self leadership consists of 1) Self Awareness - Recall who is leader you like/don't like. Compare their actions with yours and adapt. 2) Self reflection - 2 to 5 minutes a day 3) Self resolution - If getting frustrated, gauge the importance of the issue and act accordingly

[@LarsSudmann]

Thanks for this summary

[@Chapter2231]

I really agree with the notion that in order to lead other we must have self awareness and self-reflection, you must understand 1st why you want to lead others, this is how you will truly understand what type of leader you want to become but most of all it will allow for the self reflection that is necessary to determine if ones actions are consistant with that of a good leader.

[@Chapter2231]

You made excellent points about what it takes to be a leader, I don't think that eveyone is meant to lead others. Truly, I believe that self awareness and self reflection are key to gauge whether one is developing themsleves to be a leader that others can stand behind, a person has to know themselves in order to aviod becoming a leader who will ultimately leading others badly.

[@LarsSudmann]

Thanks a lot for your comments, very interesting builds. Discovering about oneself whether you want and can be a leader and acting accordingly is important step in one's personal journey.

[@edwardwabbit8752]

Yeah thanks or whatever but I have questions... what’s your name Mexicano or candiqndian because I have spent my life away trying to figure what ur name is pronounced

[@edwarddonatus5888]

This is a great talk- because when it comes to leadership the hardest person to lead is yourself-. If you lead yourself well you can lead a nation. Thanks

[@christinatrinidad7802]

Edward Donatus is

[@LarsSudmann]

You are very welcome, thanks for your summary and statement

[@sherwinaguilar665]

dude u should do a ted talk

[@nainiaarvi3656]

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[@Spreadsheeter]

Can someone please clarify this comment? Thanks

[@tatjanaelevate]

The best leaders are givers, they are caring people. False leaders , which are most want to be referred to as leaders are looking for an applause and do it for power. They want to micromanage thinking they are leaders. But It is exactly like parenting, a good true leader is like a loving caring parent.

[@user-jf1yr6qm8i]

‏‪7:22‬‏

[@anthonyharmon9265]

So much BS....those g@y cliches are worn out. True leaders take and take and focus on self. If you think otherwise you are delusional.

[@TheGreatest11122]

I'm going to be a leader I try my best to lookout for everyone we all have to be on the same page and I can't wait

[@lifelessons1594]

Leaders are listeners. The most successful leaders know to ask questions and not to answer them. Those who don’t rush to give advice are usually the most trustworthy. Those who stop long enough to really listen will invariably give the best advice, if they give any at all.

[@4um4TV]

absolutely agree

[@brianborja8538]

Lead yourself by leading by example. When you lead by example you set a standard and culture that your peers will see and follow leaving them no excuses. This has worked best for me, always come with a mindset that you’re going to out work everyone and it becomes contagious, creating a friendly competitive environment. I call this a winning culture but it all starts from the top.

[@CIandOE]

Many people simply assume that rising in ranks is the same as being a "leader". A leader will take on a senior role in an organization (sooner or later) but not all senior personnel are leaders! It is important to comprehensively understand the ‘mechanics’ of being a leader. Good talk. Food for thought for sure…

[@Instawise]

1) You Must Always Learn & Improve ... All the leaders are leaders improve your knowledge , take courses ... Three Rules for that 1) It doesn't matter where you came from it only matters where you are going 2) If you want your life to get better , first you must get better 3) you can learn anything that you want to learn .

[@Schedule1ne315]

The best leaders make people feel as if they’re not being led at all. Their mere presence inspires action and purpose.

[@luisannagranillo5913]

Self-leadership can be very difficult to develop, especially when we are so busy already leading! However, it is so important to break through this barrier and seek that self-leadership within ourselves in order to positively lead others. By being aware of what we want to be and don't want to be, we can better understand what we should and shouldn't be putting to practice.

[@LarsSudmann]

Thanks, great point

[@dxithlord5897]

Communication is key. You won’t become an owner unless you go through it and know. Can’t order if you’re not willing to do it. You’ll be speaking to the wind and it shall go through.

[@ericatalk4441]

Your first sentence hit me in the ‘nads and I don’t even have those. Exactly that.

[@gridironaccess]

Love it !

[@dr.bhartisehta8443]

PLATO the great thinker wrote...THY YOURSELF...means know yourself....for leadership...one need to search is./her leader within...no style is good or bad...you have know your leader within.... Self awareness Self Reflection Self Regulation need to be practice.. One of the best video on leadership I ever come across.

[@LarsSudmann]

Thanks for the summary, really great to hear you liked the talk

[@clarawong1571]

Great talk! Self-leadership is the starting point of leadership. The 3 steps make good sense and the tools are quite practical. Thank you!

[@irani1500]

Know Thyself ( know yourself) by Plato is a wonderful philosophy followed in self leadership. Self Reflection, Self Awareness and Self Resolution are the key to self leadership. Thank you sir

[@jalalhaider9515]

Apart from motivational lectures, it will really help me to learn English more frequently.

[@Mithhi03]

Self Awareness, Self Reflection and Self Regulation, 3 qualities of a leader

[@JTDyer21]

Our world desperately needs great leadership

[@Dr.Kumar.G.26]

Great leadership starts with self-leadership thank you

[@KataholosYoutubeChannel]

Fantastic quote from Peter Drucker! It is so true, and self leadership can create wonderful opportunities for all concerned.

[@arlinegeorge6967]

So true .Or just preaching... Great great talk . Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.

[@ijayita]

Very encouraging and motivating lecture on "Great leadership starts with self-leadership".

[@shannadaniels1387]

Every one should know you can’t lead a team without leading yourself first especially lead them to greatness

[@ridipkhanikar6200]

Really really excellent and brilliant presentation Sir. Thanks a lot.

[@sucharitapramanick4213]

motivating lecture on "Great leadership starts with self-leadership".

[@shahirasarudin7935]

Great talk . Some of the leaders become leader because the majority choose them but deep down, the choosen leader does not know how to lead themselves first .

[@angelalmodovar9746]

Before leading others you need to lead yourself first ! Thanks for Sharing.

[@santoshkulkarni272]

Thanks for explaining about Great leadership starts with self-leadership

[@mustakizahzakaria6800]

Self awareness,self reflection and self regulations will lead us to a great self leadership style to be a better person as we move a step closer towards goodness in this journey of ours...

[@LarsSudmann]

Thank you for your message, great summary

[@JocabedRTovar]

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[@ganapathichowdada5215]

You saved my life thank you

[@amirghabrial3032]

very interesting presentation, basically the outcome is : before leading others Self leadership has to come first by self awareness by self character trait check, self reflection by doing 5 minutes self reflection to raise the compassion level for others , and self regulation by self reframing

[@khushbeerdhaliwal3931]

Nicely presented. Thank you for the great ideas to chew on.

[@kinnethgoroy5168]

Leadership is one of the highly regarded qualities of an individual to be successful in life. Leading life positively in all aspects can influence others to follow his good deeds and examples

[@dr.sumaiyashaikh6849]

Very motivating talk about self-actualization to ignite the leadership in You...

[@hasibsarwari2916]

He is a great man,his principles of vision,leadership and human relations make it a practical teaching tools for business leader today. I highly recommend it to follow his recommendation .Hasib sarwari

[@duraibalaji1767]

Worth of practicing the principles which are given in this presentation.

[@roobiyakm3940]

Motivating presentation. Thank you.

[@amitapatel2822]

Thank you for an excellent talk.

[@bryanpannie7851]

It's motivating and in-depth tactics on leadership.

[@IntentionalityMentor]

Bravo from Self-Leadership, Las Vegas!

[@tommym1921]

Fantasic! Good words to take to a good heart

[@LarsSudmann]

Thanks, glad you liked the talk

[@danibel85]

Beautiful conclusion, a simple summary of why leadership is important in the first place. Thank you for this 👏

[@LarsSudmann]

You are very welcome

[@sangeethasundar5331]

one of the best speeches on leadership, i have ever heard.. so clear on what one should do to become a better leader.

[@alpha-bk3od]

great speech from a excellent point of view, everything start from the inside,thanks TEDx

[@LarsSudmann]

You are very welome, glad you liked the speech

[@balrajmachnoor1351]

Very encouraging & motivated session

[@andrewwong5670]

Leadership is not about rank, it is about the mindest, u need to think for others from any kind of perspectives. When u lead an organization, ensure that u internalise your mind to embrace other's flaw by giving encouragement and not humiliation. When u start to rage due to unsatisfactory, hold for seconds to set your situation in a favourable position before u talk out. Hence, you might be a likeable person and eventually many people start to conform you as a true leader.

[@tommih86]

Thank you alot. Made me think my role in organization again and begin to write my ideas on the notes. Next time I get to recall them and don't do same mistakes again

[@ideapatch]

Great talk! At first I so badly wanted to forward this to my old boss - the worst leader I ever had. Now I think the best thing I can do is be nothing like my old boss. I need to become the best leader - the leader he wasn't and never will be.

[@LarsSudmann]

Glad to hear you liked the talk. I think this is a good & wise choice.

[@jinchuriki7022]

Your old boss wouldnt even have looked at it.

[@isaiahdrone4258]

Leadership requires commitment, discipline, and organization.

[@kagie8309]

Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation

[@dr.taniachakraborty]

Wonderful talk explained with great enthusiasm.

[@dr.vrushaliwagh1682]

Thank you Sir for such an insightful and excellent talk on "Great leadership starts with self-leadership".

[@LarsSudmann]

You are very welcome

[@UmeshBanga]

This really gets better every first 3-4 min. Good points and like all the points and strategies given

[@LarsSudmann]

Glad you liked the talk, happy to hear

[@jamesglines4698]

I like the idea of "leadership" as self mastery / + lead by example and take care of self/+others. But leadership starts with You

[@cscglobalalumni]

Great video, first we need to be able to effectively take control of our own universe before being able to bring others into it and effectively lead others.

[@richardgreathead1203]

Loved this! Thank you for posting!

[@LarsSudmann]

Great to hear that you liked the talk

[@dr.navnitjadav5048]

Very encouraging and motivated session on self leadership. Thank you.

[@LarsSudmann]

Glad to hear you liked the talk

[@Ucarn777]

You're really a good thought bringer into this world Sire.

[@LarsSudmann]

Many thanks :-)

[@rajeevrp1500]

Presentation skill - 10/10.

[@notflanders4967]

10:13 this sentence, I will remember. Thank you

[@MosesCheruiyot]

Great Talk! Self Leadership first.

[@DJ400246]

Powerful talk, you have just laid a foundation on my leadership, one day I will be that Great Leader I have always dreamed. Thank you

[@LarsSudmann]

You are welcome, great to hear that the talked helped you

[@taseenmika1652]

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[@LarsSudmann]

@@taseenmika1652 to send me a message on twitter @larssudmann

[@rbesilbenart]

This is what I was searching for.... Really thanks for the great talk on Leadership.

[@LarsSudmann]

Great that the talk was useful for you, many thanks for your comment

[@Bill0102]

I'm entranced by this. I recently read a similar book, and I was truly entranced. "Dominating Your Clock: Strategies for Professional and Personal Success" by Anthony Rivers

[@dr.dineshpatel6253]

Thank you sir for this informative lecture

[@warmesthug]

his closing statement made me shed tears 😭👍🏽

[@arminrau-makingstartupspro7878]

With this video you gave me great ideas for future videos on my channel! Thank you!

[@goutampahari4820]

Topic and style both are very smart. Love it.

[@RohitSharma-uf3hs]

Thank you. Informative Session.

[@soniagaviraYT]

We all need to start with ourselves - it's like when you are on an airplane and they tell you to put your oxygen mask on before helping others with theirs. To my reflection, I add the question "what is my intention today?". Reframing also an amazing tool / technique

[@LarsSudmann]

Great addition, thank you for your comment

[@newtonrlima]

Fantastic! Simple and direct. Congrats.

[@LarsSudmann]

Thanks a lot, glad you liked the talk

[@nandlalahir6309]

Thank you for this type of videos

[@shamprasadvarijaraghu6878]

Thank you for this video.

[@madhushreemukherjee1255]

Informative lecture.Thank you.

[@OurGodIsLove]

Thank you for sharing.

[@kabaemmanuel5262]

Very encouraging lecture !

[@hanzlearningsolutions]

Absolutely agree this is very imp. Thanks for sharing

[@fuzhenyu8865]

the key to the leadership is POWER. the Key to the POWER is belief.

[@danter1126]

Beautiful!

[@bhawanamanekar46]

Very impressive talk on self-leadership.

[@user-wr9nq6mr3z]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:07 🤔 Leadership needed in Utopia, per Peter Drucker. 01:14 🌟 Different leadership models explored, varies by person. 02:38 ⏰ Leadership challenges: Time, People, Power. 05:33 🏛️ Marcus Aurelius: Self-leadership and thoughts' importance. 07:12 🔍 Self-awareness crucial for leaders, feedback challenges. 10:11 🔄 Self-reflection and self-regulation for better leadership. Made with HARPA AI

[@user-tl9bt9yp2v]

Great speech ❤

[@smartvalue-motivationsamar8409]

I love.. self make leadership

[@SebastianLopez-nh1rr]

Aujourd’hui un ami m’a demandé comment est-ce que j’ai acquis mon leadership. En réfléchissant mon passé, je m’ai rendu compte dont ce qui a été la clé pour moi, était précisément être, en première lieu, le leader de moi même. Maintenant, en regardant cette vidéo, je vois que ce n’était seulement une idée bizarre de moi, puisque en fait on utilise les mêmes mots, merci beaucoup.

[@LarsSudmann]

You are very welcome, glad that you saw the video after this discussion with your friend

[@dr.arpitavaghelapatidar3581]

Wonderful speech for introspection

[@TheVeriOra]

very nice. Great thoughts and awesome presentation

[@serigotskrila6712]

Shawn Quixote one piece fan lol DOFFY is a good leader

[@mratanudey]

Insightful, inspiring! Best Ted Talk on leadership! Final words gave me goosebumps!

[@LarsSudmann]

Thanks, glad to hear you liked the talk

[@jinchuriki7022]

Having to little time and dealing with people are things everyone deals with, but few people actually have power. The cookie experiment with the supervisor eating more of them is quite interesting, they already value themselves higher in a small time frame. If people could practice having power, it would give them insight on how to properly use it.

[@punnaroothsrimongkolsilp1543]

This is the best online session.

[@BrianScudamoreO2E]

What an interesting perspective on leadership! During COVID, I made sure to regularly connect with my team and reassure them that their hard work will meet success. As their boss, I believe that I should always make sure that they're not only working for the company but also for themselves. Hope to see more awesome content! :)

[@parthp1379]

very inspiring

[@julienofelbanaybanay786]

great leader!

[@dr.sandeeproysarkar5287]

Thank you sir.

[@MacLake]

Great insights Love it

[@LarsSudmann]

Great to hear that you liked the talk

[@saimotivationalchannel9m520]

Do not be led by others, awaken your own mind, amass your own experience, and decide for yourself your own path.

[@praiseakintola2678]

This is 2023 and it's still useful

[@EzekielYusuf04]

A phenomenal leadership masterclass. A must watch for all .

[@LarsSudmann]

Glad you liked the talk, thanks for your kind words

[@anishdoecusat]

Informative session on Leadership Dr. Anish Kumar M S

[@pratibhavora790]

Motivational lecture on leadership

[@dr.ankitaleanwala1035]

A good talk Sir.. thank you

[@lenasanders1132]

wow so moving i'm in tears

[@jeffbezos7368]

Lena Sanders how do you cry from this

[@vijaynagpure5716]

Thank you, Very interesting Talk about Impressive on self created leadership.

[@dr.surajsk7110]

Inspiring lecture sir.

[@a.beck77]

Thank you Lars Sudmann it is great

[@drishyad6237]

A motivating talk..