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Authentic Leadership

On this episode of the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast, Craig Johns speaks with Irene Riad about Authentic Leadership, culture and high performing teams. 

We also dive deep into values, belonging, diversity and not taking peoples wellbeing for granted. 

Irene Riad – Authentic Leadership

Irene is an expert in Authentic Leadership & Culture, Founder & CEO of SightCET, and an Executive & Team Coach. She is a dedicated professional who is focused on combining storytelling and a science-based approach to help her audiences gain control over their lives and design the changes they want to manifest.

She has a BA in Mass Communication/Media Studies and a Masters of Management in Human Resources Management. Irene  has worked in Learning, Development & Performance Manager roles at Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, British Council Middle East, Alfahim Group, ENGIE- Energy International & Nomac.

Irene Riad talks about:

  • Being born in Saudi Arabia & living in a multicultural world 
  • Understanding what she believed in & her values in life
  • Seeing the world through different lenses
  • How do traditions & cultures serve us as a leader
  • Common traits amongst successful leaders across different countries
  • The rise of collectiveness in leadership around the world
  • Building a high performing team doesn’t start with a vision.
  • Peoples wellbeing will affect their happiness & performance in the workplace
  • The magic of wellbeing is in the small moments rather than the big wellbeing initiatives
  • What is the one conversation you need to have?
  • Bringing people to connect with the human
  • Do you know the values & beliefs of your team members?
  • How do each other’s values affect each other in the workplace?
  • Creating culture is constant
  • Everyone has a diversity of culture in them
  • How do we help people belong
  • Authentic Leadership
  • Redefining who I am all the time.
  • Avoid forcing a change in who we are
  • Managing our internal fears
  • Being constrained by self perceived labels
  • Understanding vertical growth
  • Why you need a coach
  • Who do you want to be when you are leading?
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    “Understanding your own, understanding your members that you are dealing with and understanding the culture of that relationship and what it looks like.” Discussing culture with Irene Riad on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

    “When we focus the conversation not on accepting diversity, but how do we create a relationship, as space, where everyone belongs.” Irene Riad goes deep on Diversity and belonging in the workplace on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

    “Our identity is much bigger than our image.” Irene Riad discussing authentic leadership on the Inspiring Great Leaders Podcast.

    Resources Mentioned in this show:
    Irene Riad Website
    Irene Riad LinkedIn
    Irene Riad Facebook
    Irene Riad Instagram
    Craig Johns www.craigjohns.com.au
    Craig Johns [email protected]
    Craig Johns LinkedIn
    Craig Johns Facebook
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    NRG2Perform www.nrg2perform.com

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