Hacking Your Leadership Podcast

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If the true measure of employee engagement is how committed an employee is to accomplishing the goals of its organization, then the best way to ensure that's hapening would be to align those goals with the personal goals of the employee as much as possible.

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All companies have issues. And company leaders will need to address those issues. But there are correct and incorrect ways to address them. And the wrong ways can lead to deeper issues that are even harder to solve.

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Summary
In this engaging conversation, Lorenzo and Phil Geldart explore the intricacies of leadership, focusing on the importance of storytelling in leadership development, the necessity of releasing human potential, and the dynamics of creating a supportive work environment. Phil shares insights from his book, 'Leading What Matters Most', emphasizing practical applications of leadership theories through relatable narratives. The discussion highlights the critical role of leaders in modeling behaviors, understanding individual differences, and fostering an environment where employees feel empowered to contribute their best. 

Takeaways

• Leadership development can be effectively conveyed through storytelling.
• Practical application of leadership theories is essential for real-world impact.
• Leaders must model the behaviors they expect from their teams.
• Understanding the dynamics of leadership is crucial for effective management.
• Releasing human potential is a leader's responsibility.
• Leaders often lack the skills to manage people effectively.
• Creating a supportive work environment enhances employee engagement.
• Defining the 'sandbox' allows employees to understand their authority.
• People inherently want to contribute and succeed in their roles.
• Effective leadership requires adaptability to individual team members.

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No one can perform at their absolute best, 100% of the time, for an unlimited amount of time. But what if you have an employee and you just KNOW they're capable of more? What is causing the disconnect? How do you re-engage them?

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Our listeners reached out and said they wanted more discussion on the topic of "Zombie Leadership" or the idea that there are assumptions about leadership that just aren't true but that we seem to want to carry with us long after they've been disproved. 

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Employees who find a sense of purpose in their work are far more engaged than those who do not. But how do you make sure your employees have found it?

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There are assumptions about leadership that just aren't true but that we seem to want to carry with us long after they've been disproved. What are they and how do we rid ourselves of them?

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Humor can be a very effecive tool in your leadership toolbox, but it can also kill relationships and careers if it's done incorrectly. What is your leavel of comfort in using humor with your teams? 

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Teams of leadership peers need to have healthy amounts of both competition AND collaboration. When one of those things becomes too much higher than the other, the team will spiral into dysfunction.

Link to article by Thomas Keil: https://www.physicianleaders.org/articles/why-leadership-teams-fail

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