Lead With Purpose

Debbie Allen: Leadership Without a Safety Net

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For Your Leadership Toolkit:

  • taking risks is a fundamental aspect of entrepreneurial leadership
  • the importance of mentorship in achieving success
  • success can be easier with the right mindset and guidance
  • effective communication is crucial for inspiring teams and leading effectively
  • leaders should focus on creating a legacy and making a difference in the world
  • over-communication is better than under-communication in leadership roles
  • mindset shifts are essential for adopting a success-oriented mentality
  • leaders should learn to think and act like entrepreneurs
  • leadership is about taking ownership and being proactive

    • Sound Bites:

    "The path is easier if you follow someone's path and you listen and you're coachable."

    "As a leader, you get your high by seeing other people thrive."

    "I want the bad news. I'm a solution-oriented person."

    "Over communicating is better than holding back on communication."

    "If a leader is all over the place, the team's all over the place."

    "If they're focused and really clear on their direction, now we really have a powerful team."

    "You've got too many things going, you can't be good at anything."

    "You don't learn unless you ask."

     

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Leadership Journeys

    02:24 Debbie Allen's Entrepreneurial Journey

    06:34 Transitioning from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

    10:50 Creating a Legacy in Leadership

    15:50 Mindset Shifts for Success

    19:52 Communication Habits of Effective Leaders

    24:58 Rapid Fire Q&A with Debbie Allen 

     

    Resources

    Debbie’s Website - https://debbieallen.com/

    Debbie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieallenspeaker/

    Connect with Merv at www.PeopleFirstProjectManagement.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/merv.jersak/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mervjersak/

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