Many people talk about wanting to be leaders, but a very small number actually turn that dream into reality.   The harsh truth is, most people won’t become CEOs or even grow their careers to a higher level, because they’re just not thinking the right way.   So, how does a leader think, and how are their habits different from those of the average Joe? Is there a way to change our mindsets so they’re better suited to a leadership role?   In this episode, executive recruiter and President of MR Fairfax, Robert Houghton and I are discussing the common attributes ALL great leaders have in common, and how to emulate them in our own careers.    "Thinking like a CEO is a difficult thing to master because you have to be part-owner, part-employee and captain of the ship." -Robert Houghton   Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    -The importance of maintaining focus It’s impossible to reach our goals if we’re easily distracted. How can we really zone in on the activities guaranteed to help us push the needle forward?   -The education EVERY CEO needs to have What are the non-negotiable skills leaders need to have and how can we go about acquiring them?    -Why communication is key How can we expect to grow our careers to the next level if we don’t know how to communicate our ideas with others?    -The best way to handle Negative Nancies in our organizations It’s not easy to work when we’re surrounded by negativity, so what can we do if we find ourselves in that situation?   Learn More About Your Host:   Co-founder and Managing Partner for Northstar Group, Craig is focused on recruiting senior level leadership, sales and operations executives for some of the most prominent companies in the aviation and aerospace industry. Clients include well known aircraft OEM’s, aircraft operators, leasing / financial organizations, and Maintenance / Repair / Overhaul (MRO) providers.   Since 2009 Craig has personally concluded more than 150 executive searches in a variety of disciplines. As the only executive recruiter who has flown airplanes, sold airplanes AND run a business, Craig is uniquely positioned to build deep, lasting relationships with both executives and the boards and stakeholders they serve. This allows him to use a detailed, disciplined process that does more than pair the ideal candidate with the perfect opportunity, and hit the business goals of the companies he serves.