7 Ways to Lead

About the Author

Andre Young, the author of 7 Ways to Lead: Evolve Professionally and Personally; Enhancing Your Leadership and Work/Life Harmony, is a renowned speaker, leadership trainer, and founder of You Evolving Now, LLC. With over 19 years of experience as a mental health therapist, Young brings a unique perspective to leadership, blending psychological insights with practical strategies. He has authored two other books, EVOLVE and 7 Ways to Love, and has a diverse background in sports, business ownership, and professional development. Young's mission is to enhance leadership skills in both professional and personal contexts, helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential.

Main Idea

7 Ways to Lead provides practical insights and strategies for enhancing leadership skills both at work and in personal life. The book emphasizes the importance of self-leadership, positive mindset, and effective communication. Young presents leadership as a dynamic and evolving process, where leaders must continuously grow and adapt to new challenges. The book outlines seven key ways to lead, each focusing on different aspects of leadership development, including self-awareness, gratitude, confidence, and risk-taking. Through real-life examples and actionable advice, Young encourages readers to embrace leadership as a journey of self-improvement and purposeful action.

Table of Contents

• The Summary In Brief
• A Leader’s Preparation
• The 3 Other Marriages
• Get Your Triangle Right
• A Leader’s Gratitude
• A Leader’s Confidence
• Leaders Can Be Insecure?
• Daily Leadership
• Ride That Rollercoaster
• Clear and Concise Leadership
• A Leader’s Risk
• A Leader’s Self-Care
• Superman/Superwoman Syndrome
• The Leader’s 7

A Leader’s Preparation

Young emphasizes the importance of self-engagement and preparation in leadership. He argues that leaders must show up with a positive mindset, ready to engage and inspire others. This preparation involves setting a vision, expanding one's definition of success, and intentionally building others up through influence, protection, and expectations for greatness. Leadership, according to Young, is a proactive choice and requires continuous self-improvement.

"A leader must self-engage a positive mindset." - Andre Young

He encourages leaders to adopt a servant-leader attitude, focusing on the well-being and development of their team members. This approach fosters a positive and supportive environment, where individuals feel valued and motivated to contribute their best efforts.

• Consistently show up with a positive attitude.
• Focus on building others up through influence and support.
• Set clear expectations for success and growth.

The 3 Other Marriages

Young introduces the concept of "three other marriages," which refers to the commitments we make to ourselves, our careers, and our relationships. He stresses the importance of being intentional in these areas, making vows to oneself to pursue personal and professional goals. Young shares his personal experience of making vows to himself in the mirror, committing to his success as a husband, father, and professional. He challenges readers to reflect on their own commitments and the vows they are willing to make for their future.

"I vowed not to fail, to reach my definition of success, to go deeper, and also to be a success as a husband, a father, and a friend." - Andre Young

This concept encourages leaders to take ownership of their lives and careers, recognizing that personal fulfillment and professional success are interconnected. By committing to their personal growth and well-being, leaders can better serve and inspire those around them.