Transform Your Workplace

Agency in Action: Boosting Leadership and Team Performance


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In this episode of Transform Your Workplace, Brandon Laws sits down with Josh Durham, Founder of Gamut Project Solutions and a seasoned expert in the construction industry. With over seventeen years of experience managing billion-dollar projects, Josh dives into the principle of agency in leadership and its critical role in professional success. Durham offers valuable insights that can help elevate your leadership skills and workplace dynamics. Don’t miss this essential discussion on empowering yourself and others through agency.

 

TAKEAWAYS

  • Understanding and embodying the principle of agency is crucial for effective leadership and team cohesion.

  • Focusing on what you can control helps to reduce anxiety and improve your personal and professional life.

  • Leaders who promote agency within their teams create a high-performing and engaged workforce.

  • Believing in your own agency and taking ownership of your actions is vital for professional success and overcoming challenges.

  • Feeling a sense of control helps us to manage conflicts more calmly and constructively.

  • Having well-defined processes in place enhances a sense of control and agency, contributing to better leadership and organizational performance.

  • Understanding internal versus external locus of control helps leaders and their team members focus on areas where they can make an impact. 

 

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