Transformational Leadership: From the Insight Out

John F Kennedy once said 'Leadership and learning are indispensable to one another.' In this episode, Steve continues his conversation with Chuck Proudfit on key developmental areas within every leader. 

Transformation Tip: Leadership and learning are indispensable to one another - John F Kennedy

Lions Lead Competencies Continued 

• Leadership essentials 
  • Leadership presence 
  • Purpose directed 
  • Boldness 
  • Perseverance 
  • Transparency 
• Getting things done 
  • Strategic
  • Creativity 
  • Achievement 
  • Organized 
  • Applying judgment 
• Leading other people 
  • Ability to be a gameplayer
  • Building trust 
  • Attentiveness 
  • Building relationships 
  • Empowers others 
• Composure 
  • Reasoning 
  • Analytical thinking 
  • Vigilance 
  • Resilience 
  • Tension

Lions Lead is a powerful tool for developing leaders. If you're interested in taking the LionsLead assessment, email Chuck Proudfit: [email protected]

References:
https://skillsource.com/
https://www.insightoutcorp.com/
https://www.lionslead.com/

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Leaders are made not born. Some of us may be better leaders than others, but all of us have the capacity to lead. Even if we are only leading our own lives or family members, our ability to learn and grow in our leadership gifting is extremely impactful to the people we are responsible for.


References:
https://skillsource.com/
https://www.lionslead.com/

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

When you live for significance rather than success you will begin to make a greater impact on the environments around you.  The shift comes from focusing on who you are rather than what you do.


Transformation Tip: “Great leaders don't just focus on getting results, they focus on getting great people who get results. When you invest in people they will invest in your vision.” - Simon Sinek

Building blocks of leadership continued: 

Block 3: Production 

• Focus on results 
• If you want people to be productive you have to lead by example
• Downfalls:
  • Not giving clear expectations
  • Need to monitor these goals

Block 4: People Development 

• Pouring into people to help them grow
• How can you impact the lives of the people that you are leading?
• Prepare and equip them to make it on their own

Block 5: Pinnacle 

• Highest level of leadership
• You are an example to other leaders
• Live for significance, not success 
• This process is a journey (usually a lifetime!)N  

Transformation Application: Envision yourself as a stage 5 leader at the pinnacle of your life’s influence, what does that look like? Who are you influencing? What kind of legacy do you want to lead? What do you want to be known for? Then, ask yourself: what adjustment do you need to start making now that will help you get there?

References: 

5 Levels of Leadership - John Maxwell 

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Transformation Tip: “Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flow charts. It is about one life influencing another.” - John Maxwell

Leadership is needed in every aspect of life

Leadership is a progression and requires the right foundation 

The foundational building blocks of leadership:

• Block 1: Position 
  • Having the right to lead 
  • Authority comes from position 
  • Focus: maintain control and enforce rules
  • Great leaders do not have to use their position to get things done 
  • You cannot tolerate toxic behavior 
  • Using position should be the last resort, not the first 
•  Block 2: Permission 
  • Using relationships to build trust (don’t fall into people pleasing) 
  • Creating a positive environment where people want to listen to you 
  • Thanking, and showing appreciation to team members 
  • You need to have position before you have permission 
  • “Not everyone is going to like you, but you do need to be likable” 

Transformation Application: 

• Reflect on situations where you have not set the right boundaries, think about how you can establish them through your connection.
• Go back to our previous podcasts on boundaries and people-pleasing to give you insight on this topic! 

References: 

5 Levels of Leadership - John Maxwell 

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Motivation is not the same as inspiration. It's important to learn what motivates us so that when inspiration leaves we can keep moving forward. In this episode, Steve and Pete share 5 different types of motivators to help you ignite self-motivation in your life. 

Transformation Tip: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” - Walt Disney

Motivation is not the same as inspiration. 

What will sustain you when inspiration leaves? 

You are responsible for your own motivation.

Different Types of Motives 

• Rewards 
• Freedom/Agency
• Meaningful Relationships 
• Learning and Growing
• Being In your lane 

Transformation Application: Make a list of things you enjoy that you can use as rewards to motivate you. Make a list of people you would like to connect with that can stimulate growth or motivation in you.

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Before you can manage others, you must learn how to manage yourself. This episode provides practical tips for living with daily intentionality, getting organized, and finding balance so you can direct your life rather than letting life direct you.


Transformation Tip: “There is no such thing as time management, only self-management.” - Rory Vaden 

Practicing Self-Management

• Be intentional and direct your life rather than letting life dictate you 
• Tips on intentionality 
  • Goal setting 
    • What are you going after?
    • “Start with the end in mind” 
  • Plan on how to reach your goal 
    • Start the day right 
      • Take a moment to be still and breathe
      • See what you want to accomplish on that day
    • Create margins or breaks in between tasks during the day 
  • Getting organized 
    • Free up space in your day 
    • Write things down!
  • Take care of your health
    • Physical 
    • Mental 

Transformation Application: This week start each day by giving yourself 10 minutes to be still and envision what you want to accomplish. 

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Many people are overly focused on external leadership, but fail to realize the importance of self-leadership as a means to becoming a better leader to others. In this episode, Steve and Pete give practical tips for creating healthy self-awareness and developing the leader within each us. 

Transformation Tip: “Everything rises and falls on leadership” - John C. Maxwell

As soon as you notice something off, try to process it right when it happens 

• You can never bury your problems dead, they will always resurrect 

Taking care and paying attention to yourself is important!

Stop and take stock of where you are. 

• Establish rhythms where you reflect on what happened in your week
• Listen to those around you 

Learn to articulate what you are feeling when an issue arise within you. 

• Ask yourself: “What or who is causing this situation?” 
• Ask yourself: “Why is it impacting me?”
• Ask yourself: “How have I been handling this?”
• Ask yourself: “What character traits need to be developed?”

Transformation Application: Start a journal. Try for 3x a week. Review your day and start developing self awareness for yourself. 

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Your story is powerful! When you allow yourself to be vulnerable and share the challenges and victories you have experienced, it can give inspiration and hope to others going through similar situations. In this episode, learn how to use your story to impact others for good.

Transformation Tip: “Your heartache is someone else's hope. If you make it through, somebody else is going to make it through. Tell your story.” -- Kim McManus

Gaining perspective on our past helps us to move confidently into our future

Transformation Application: Find someone and ask them to share their story. Ask them about their background or what their childhood was like. Focus on listening and understanding.

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Your story can help you grow and mature if you choose to let it! When you look back on the  journey of your life, it can reveal strengths, weaknesses, identity, and purpose.  In this episode, Steve interviews Pete on his journey to becoming an executive coach and shares  tips for analyzing your own story to find where you thrive.


Transformation Tip: “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” - Maya Angelou 

Our stories mature us (if we let them) 

When you reflect on your story you can determine strengths, weaknesses, identity shaping moments, and purpose. 

Your story gives you clues to where you will find joy and thrive in life. 

Transformation Application: Map out your life and focus on significant/pivotal moments. What are your strengths?  What are your weakenesses? What opportunities can come from the challenges you have endured? 

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Sometimes all you need is a little momentum. In this episode, Steve and Pete discuss procrastination instigators such as overwhelm and perfectionism and share more practical tips on how to get over the hump and get activated!

Transformation Tip: mile by mile, life is a trial. Inch by inch life is a cinch.

Breaking projects down from macro to micro can help you to complete them instead of being overwhelmed 

When there is too much on your plate you lose the ability to prioritize and make effective and efficient decisions

• If you have a task and you’re procrastinating, break that task down 

Perfectionism can trigger procrastination 

• Something not quite perfect is better than nothing perfect

Catastrophizing 

Say out loud the worst possible outcome and hear how ridiculous it sounds. Then get moving! 

Procrastination tips for projects or tasks you don’t enjoy: 

• Cluster unpleasant class
  • Pick a time to do all of your least favorite tasks and get them all done at once 
• Do the hardest thing first
  • Get it out of the way 
• Delegate 
  • Get a virtual assistant 
  • Use employees to help 
• Collaborating 
  • Work together
  • Work in the same environment as someone for accountability
• Just don't do it 
  • Sometimes it makes sense to give it up (Not always!)

Transformation Application: Take the three lines concept discussed in the episode and apply it to a task or project in your life. Set dates for when you want to start the task, finish the task, and a progress deadline in between to help you through it. 

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn

Connect On Social:

Podcast Facebook Page

Steve Facebook 

Steve Instagram

Steve LinkedIn

Pete Facebook

Pete Instagram

 Pete LinkedIn