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Leadership Lessons from a Nuclear Submarine Lt. Commander | Matt DiGeronimo
In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful lessons of leadership, communication, and self-awareness with guest Matt DiGeronimo, a retired Navy submarine lieutenant commander and accomplished business leader. We explore how developing a questioning mindset, embracing small talk to build trust, and focusing on what truly matters can redefine the way we lead teams and navigate high-risk situations.
Timestamps:
- (00:05) - Michael introduces guest and previews key topics.
- (04:09) - Matt shares key leadership lessons from serving on a submarine.
- (05:42) - Importance of building trust through personal connections and small talk.
- (08:45) - Developing a questioning attitude to promote psychological safety.
- (11:58) - Matt explains how he overcame his dislike for small talk.
- (14:44) - Focusing on what matters vs. what's impressive.
- (17:26) - The importance of speaking up.
- (19:22) - Creating environments that encourage speaking up and running impactful drills.
- (25:55) - Leveraging mistakes and learning organization practices.
- (28:02) - Taking off your rank in group conversations to foster openness.
- (33:06) - Matt discusses self-development and aligning personal and professional goals.
- (37:19) - Challenging conventional wisdom as the "average of the past."
- (39:53) - Embracing challenges and “the suck” as part of growth.
- (43:47) - Valuing dissenters and creating space for honest feedback.
- (46:29) - Focusing on what matters rather than what’s impressive.
- (51:44) - Teaching leaders that leading others is a privilege.
- (55:44) - Where to connect with Matt and find his work.
Links and Resources:
- Beyond Platitudes | Matt DiGeronimo | Substack
- Matt DiGeronimo | LinkedIn
Sponsor Links:
- InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/
- Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - Humintell
- Enter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.
- International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)
Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media
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In this episode, we dive deep into the powerful lessons of leadership, communication, and self-awareness with guest Matt DiGeronimo, a retired Navy submarine lieutenant commander and accomplished business leader. We explore how developing a questioning mindset, embracing small talk to build trust, and focusing on what truly matters can redefine the way we lead teams and navigate high-risk situations.
Timestamps:
- (00:05) - Michael introduces guest and previews key topics.
- (04:09) - Matt shares key leadership lessons from serving on a submarine.
- (05:42) - Importance of building trust through personal connections and small talk.
- (08:45) - Developing a questioning attitude to promote psychological safety.
- (11:58) - Matt explains how he overcame his dislike for small talk.
- (14:44) - Focusing on what matters vs. what's impressive.
- (17:26) - The importance of speaking up.
- (19:22) - Creating environments that encourage speaking up and running impactful drills.
- (25:55) - Leveraging mistakes and learning organization practices.
- (28:02) - Taking off your rank in group conversations to foster openness.
- (33:06) - Matt discusses self-development and aligning personal and professional goals.
- (37:19) - Challenging conventional wisdom as the "average of the past."
- (39:53) - Embracing challenges and “the suck” as part of growth.
- (43:47) - Valuing dissenters and creating space for honest feedback.
- (46:29) - Focusing on what matters rather than what’s impressive.
- (51:44) - Teaching leaders that leading others is a privilege.
- (55:44) - Where to connect with Matt and find his work.
Links and Resources:
- Beyond Platitudes | Matt DiGeronimo | Substack
- Matt DiGeronimo | LinkedIn
Sponsor Links:
- InQuasive: http://www.inquasive.com/
- Humintell: Body Language - Reading People - Humintell
- Enter Code INQUASIVE25 for 25% discount on your online training purchase.
- International Association of Interviewers: Home (certifiedinterviewer.com)
Podcast Production Services by EveryWord Media
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