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#63 Why Your Leadership Isn’t Working: The 3 Styles You Need with Paul Thornton
In this episode, Mariana Dalto welcomes Paul Thornton to explore leadership in small businesses. Paul shares his background, early influences, and the impact of mentors on his leadership journey. They discuss common mistakes, strategies for overcoming them, and developing effective leadership styles. The conversation includes real-world applications, employee engagement strategies, and managing high-pressure scenarios. Paul also offers insights into leadership across different business sizes and enhancing communication skills. He concludes with valuable resources, book recommendations, and his final thoughts on leadership.
ABOUT
Throughout his career, Paul has been a student and teacher of leadership concepts and principles.
During his business experience, he was a member of several senior leadership teams and gained firsthand experience in strategic planning, organizational change, succession planning, employee development, and performance management. In addition, he spent 20 years as a college professor, trainer, and speaker.
Paul has applied his leadership ideas and insights as a college coach, teacher, human resource manager, parent, and grandparent.
He has written over 100 articles and 25 books on various aspects of leadership.
LINK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-thornton-5061216/
Book: Leadership Styles- available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Styles-Paul-B-Thornton/dp/B0BTJQ1HRF/ref=sr_1_6?crid=38U0FDHXENPHX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SlAE50dPquSJRiqUblTv6KzHyzoGC9JAeoJMckCxUfc3Vzt-LwIegiS1fUHCg0ZZkCpi2t-FVZoANGf-1qr2_oZNuj8ZX5ivv_ROVVDKwmynL3BK_Jm_Ad1L5iYvCqueVK2GxNtoaf-TwwLkobTiv9LZeIRo_BE-SrX_xIxHTRF6GYyBIB8CtSBOq-fMIZSKj8Z6etPFxqU9JYerOPt4HhVlIFt70LMGsXFtrL5-5W0lOGjKMNAeVkZfYyhPK8mdJuL2bPevBpYrlZKuQWCcyWo9Hr-SZ73GXu_bQbQ9Ge8.TkhMF82FMnVSYB0u_hI7r26NUJkKdzyj3oM6EWA4Mu4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Leadership+Styles&qid=1744838033&s=books&sprefix=leadership+styles%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-6
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(0:00) Introduction and guest Paul Thornton's background
(2:27) Paul's passion for leadership and early influences
(5:04) Influential mentors and leadership styles
(7:32) Common leadership mistakes
(10:02) Overcoming issues with leadership styles
(13:16) Identifying default leadership styles
(15:11) Developing and applying effective leadership
(17:17) Real-world leadership style applications
(20:20) Strategies for employee engagement
(22:23) Managing high-pressure leadership scenarios
(25:06) Patterns of successful leaders
(26:49) Leadership across business sizes
(28:36) Enhancing leadership communication skills
(29:53) Leadership resources and book recommendations
(31:14) Final thoughts on leadership
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By Mariana DaltoIn this episode, Mariana Dalto welcomes Paul Thornton to explore leadership in small businesses. Paul shares his background, early influences, and the impact of mentors on his leadership journey. They discuss common mistakes, strategies for overcoming them, and developing effective leadership styles. The conversation includes real-world applications, employee engagement strategies, and managing high-pressure scenarios. Paul also offers insights into leadership across different business sizes and enhancing communication skills. He concludes with valuable resources, book recommendations, and his final thoughts on leadership.
ABOUT
Throughout his career, Paul has been a student and teacher of leadership concepts and principles.
During his business experience, he was a member of several senior leadership teams and gained firsthand experience in strategic planning, organizational change, succession planning, employee development, and performance management. In addition, he spent 20 years as a college professor, trainer, and speaker.
Paul has applied his leadership ideas and insights as a college coach, teacher, human resource manager, parent, and grandparent.
He has written over 100 articles and 25 books on various aspects of leadership.
LINK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-thornton-5061216/
Book: Leadership Styles- available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Styles-Paul-B-Thornton/dp/B0BTJQ1HRF/ref=sr_1_6?crid=38U0FDHXENPHX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SlAE50dPquSJRiqUblTv6KzHyzoGC9JAeoJMckCxUfc3Vzt-LwIegiS1fUHCg0ZZkCpi2t-FVZoANGf-1qr2_oZNuj8ZX5ivv_ROVVDKwmynL3BK_Jm_Ad1L5iYvCqueVK2GxNtoaf-TwwLkobTiv9LZeIRo_BE-SrX_xIxHTRF6GYyBIB8CtSBOq-fMIZSKj8Z6etPFxqU9JYerOPt4HhVlIFt70LMGsXFtrL5-5W0lOGjKMNAeVkZfYyhPK8mdJuL2bPevBpYrlZKuQWCcyWo9Hr-SZ73GXu_bQbQ9Ge8.TkhMF82FMnVSYB0u_hI7r26NUJkKdzyj3oM6EWA4Mu4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Leadership+Styles&qid=1744838033&s=books&sprefix=leadership+styles%2Cstripbooks%2C114&sr=1-6
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple or Spotify Podcasts
“I love The Mariana Dalto Show Podcast”. If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more business owners – just like you – move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap the rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast show. I started adding bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following the show, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!
CONNECT WITH ME:
WEBSITE: https://www.marianadalto.com/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@marianadalto?sub_confirmation=1
PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/mariana_dalto/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marianadalto10x/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/mariandalto/
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianadalto/
Here are great Marketing and Sales trainings to get you going on your business journey:
https://store.grantcardoneteam.com/?ref=xkEQxHnXYItzSO
(0:00) Introduction and guest Paul Thornton's background
(2:27) Paul's passion for leadership and early influences
(5:04) Influential mentors and leadership styles
(7:32) Common leadership mistakes
(10:02) Overcoming issues with leadership styles
(13:16) Identifying default leadership styles
(15:11) Developing and applying effective leadership
(17:17) Real-world leadership style applications
(20:20) Strategies for employee engagement
(22:23) Managing high-pressure leadership scenarios
(25:06) Patterns of successful leaders
(26:49) Leadership across business sizes
(28:36) Enhancing leadership communication skills
(29:53) Leadership resources and book recommendations
(31:14) Final thoughts on leadership