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If you’ve been following this podcast for some time now you’d know that I talk about leadership in all facets. Whether it’s leading a company, an organization, a business, and yourself. In keeping with that theme, we are joined by Alex Ave-Lallemant who is the new Consular Section Chief at the US embassy Zimbabwe. He has worked as a Foreign Service Officer and Diplomat for the US for the last 20 years.

In this episode, we talked about what leadership looks like in his line of work and how to lead different types of people, different cultures, and different situations. We also covered transparency, delegation, and setting proper expectations. There’s so much to learn from this episode, so make sure you stay tuned.

Today’s key takeaways:

[0:00] Introduction

[2:45] What is it that Alex does?

[3:30] The importance of consular work

[4:37] Alex around the world: where has he been to and his favorite place?

[9:10] How Alex leads effectively?

[14:08] “Leader or not a leader, you are still a person — you feel things.”

[16:27] Leadership experience at Afghanistan

[20:23] How does Alex allow the team to take risks?

[22:23] What Alex thinks of a toxic working environment?

[23:36] On handling non-A player

[29:20] How to deal with the changing circumstances in policies or agreements?

[34:37] How Alex is feeling with his new role in a new location?

[37:56] How his family feels about the change?

[39:43] Suggestions on handling a new team

[41:55] On delegating and how to be effective at that

[45:35] On leadership versatility

[49:14] Alex’s parting words

[49:57] Join me on September 22, 5-6:30 PM EST for a live leadership mastermind

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