As a leader the balance between being liked and being respected is blurred? Do I get down in the trenches with my team (so they will like me) or do I forge a path for us solo (potentially alienating others). In this conversation with former green beret Jan Rutherford we discussed the importance of trust, communication, and creating a culture of accountability within a team. Jan highlighted the significance of self-awareness, adaptability, and taking calculated risks as a leader. Hint: It means forgoing your eager to be well liked with taking the harder road of leading solo for your team. This discussion is full of actionable tips for becoming a more effective leader and helping your team thrive. Take a listen and let me know what you think!

Notes:

10:18 Setting your ego aside as a leader

12:40 Three ways to become a better leader

20:00 Are you addicted to being busy?

29:40 What do you need to focus your energy on as a leader?

31:50 Speed round

If you loved this episode you should check out this episode Building Resilience With Gemma Leigh Roberts

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