As a consultant and coach, Lorraine Armijos, founder of LAR Insights, has observed many leaders struggle to respond when she asks how they measure success.

The first response, she says, “is just a blank stare.” Some leaders gauge success entirely on revenue numbers. And finally, many leaders give a “laundry list of things.”

“It’s really important to start with what problem you’re trying to solve,” says Lorraine. “From there on, start creating that alignment through each layer” of the organization.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Lorraine discusses the elements of leadership success and offers practical advice on how to focus on, collect, and measure the right data.

Tune in to learn:

• The three intangible measures of leadership success
• The slightly unconventional advice Lorraine offers for collecting data
• The one thing all leaders should remember when deciding where to focus their efforts

Ultimately, says Lorraine, leaders need to focus on the things that are within their control. “At every level of the organization, you will have a different level of control,” she says. “Make sure you are focusing on that, because otherwise, it’ll just be frustrating for you.”

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

:34 – Introduction: Lorraine Armijos

3:25 – The Components of Leadership Success

8:35 – Measuring the Intangibles

16:51 – Gather the Right Data

28:40 – Lightning Round

Resources:

LAR Insights

Lean Six Sigma, Wikipedia

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others

3 Questions to Measure the Morale of Your Team

The 7 Critical Vital Signs of Organizational Health

Are Your Learning Initiatives Working?

5 Ways to Build Trust Within Your Organization

The Focused Collaboration Model

Building Psychological Safety At Work: 6 Tips

Whitepaper: The Need to Be Independent: Promoting and Supporting Employee Autonomy

Big Ears are a Must

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