It is time to deconstruct the leadership systems that we have all been taught. We need to dismantle hierarchical leadership models and incorporate self-management into our new systems and structures. In this episode, I explain 3 old leadership beliefs – 1. Good leadership shows no weakness. 2 Leadership must be designed as a hierarchy. 3. Profits or results are more important than people. – and discuss how to deconstruct our own beliefs to become the leaders we need for the future.  

 

Highlights:

• Perpetuated leadership myths:
• 1. Good leadership shows no weakness. This concept is directly tied to white dominant culture and white toxic masculinity. We need to dismantle this belief and move towards a system with personal leadership which is verbal, collaborative and includes more “feminine” tones. 
  2. Leadership must be designed as a hierarchy. This is the belief in superiority, command and control. Once you climb the corporate ladder, you’re a leader. In reality, the best leaders have no leadership titles.
  3. Profits or results are more important than people. Data is important, but it does not tell the whole story. You need to also focus on your intuition. The new leadership requires a people-centered approach.
• This episode is accompanied by a worksheet that reviews leadership belief systems. It challenges you to dig deep into your own beliefs. Lean in, and get ready to debunk your thoughts about leadership belief systems. Questions include:
  • Do you see that style in yourself? In leaders you have worked with?
  • Why?
  • What would you like to change?
• • Which leadership style resonates the most with you?
  • Why does it resonate the most? 
  • Has something in your past conditioned you to believe a leadership myth? 

Resources: 

• Book: Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux
• Facebook Group: Heart of the Matter

 

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