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Transformative Leadership: Building Resilience in Revenue Teams
This week our host Brandi Starr is joined by Michael Allison, CEO of the Adversity Academy Leadership Development Company.
Meet Michael Allison, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience transforming lives and organizations. As a globally recognized keynote speaker, Michael has delivered transformative presentations to Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, NBC, and the University of Columbia, emphasizing leadership, resilience, and corporate culture.
In this episode of Revenue Rehab, Brandi and Michael delve into the leadership crisis facing organizations today, exploring how outdated models result in disengagement, high turnover, and a lack of resilience. They'll share insights on empowering employees at every level, tying effective leadership to revenue growth, and strategies for fostering a culture of accountability and transformation.
Bullet Points of Key Topics + Chapter Markers:
Topic #1 The Unleadership Concept: Empowering Every Level [17:33] Michael Allison introduces the concept of "unleadership," highlighting that anyone with courage and willpower can assume leadership roles. He shares, "We realized that a lot of people have this mindset of thinking that I do not have a leadership role." By encouraging a culture where every employee feels empowered, Allison underscores the importance of involving all team members in innovative processes, regardless of their position.
Topic #2 Silent Killers in Leadership and Their Impact on Revenue [10:48] Allison identifies the silent killers of leadership within organizations, such as dismissing employee contributions and fostering a culture of fear. He states, "Whenever you actually shut down an employee or shut down a staff member...these are some of the silent killers." He emphasizes the importance of listening to employees and leveraging their ideas to enhance operational efficiency and revenue generation, as exemplified by his work with the railroad industry.
Topic #3 Complacency Kills: Driving Organizational Success with Resilient Leadership [20:38] Michael Allison stresses the crucial lesson of "complacency kills" learned in the military, which translates to the business world as a need for constant vigilance and adaptability. He explains, "Leadership does not stay there. Which is why I talk about you do not want to get complacent." Allison highlights that empowering teams to avoid complacency is integral in ensuring ongoing growth and success in organizations.
What’s One Thing You Can Do Today
Michael’s ‘One Thing’ for the audience is to critically assess your current leadership model and practices. Begin by asking yourself if your approach genuinely inspires resilience, or if it's driven by outdated models and fear-based strategies. He recommends investing in leadership transformation by moving beyond mere management tactics to true leadership development. Additionally, make resilience a core part of your business strategy, equipping your team with the necessary mindset, tools, and skills to propel forward. Adopting these steps will empower you to make significant improvements within your team and organization.
Buzzword Banishment
Buzzword Banishment: Michael’s Buzzword to Banish is ‘content is king’. Michael wants to banish this phrase because he believes there are deeper aspects to consider beyond just stating those words. He engages in discussions with companies to explore what content truly means in relation to their industry, company, and audience, emphasizing there's much more to it than the simplified statement.
Links:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammichaelwallison/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelwallison/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.allison.121398
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X: https://twitter.com/iammikewallison
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iammichaelallison
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Podcast: https://theadversityacademy.com/
Subscribe, listen, and rate/review Revenue Rehab Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts , Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio and find more episodes on our website RevenueRehab.live
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By TegritaThis week our host Brandi Starr is joined by Michael Allison, CEO of the Adversity Academy Leadership Development Company.
Meet Michael Allison, a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and leadership expert with over 20 years of experience transforming lives and organizations. As a globally recognized keynote speaker, Michael has delivered transformative presentations to Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, NBC, and the University of Columbia, emphasizing leadership, resilience, and corporate culture.
In this episode of Revenue Rehab, Brandi and Michael delve into the leadership crisis facing organizations today, exploring how outdated models result in disengagement, high turnover, and a lack of resilience. They'll share insights on empowering employees at every level, tying effective leadership to revenue growth, and strategies for fostering a culture of accountability and transformation.
Bullet Points of Key Topics + Chapter Markers:
Topic #1 The Unleadership Concept: Empowering Every Level [17:33] Michael Allison introduces the concept of "unleadership," highlighting that anyone with courage and willpower can assume leadership roles. He shares, "We realized that a lot of people have this mindset of thinking that I do not have a leadership role." By encouraging a culture where every employee feels empowered, Allison underscores the importance of involving all team members in innovative processes, regardless of their position.
Topic #2 Silent Killers in Leadership and Their Impact on Revenue [10:48] Allison identifies the silent killers of leadership within organizations, such as dismissing employee contributions and fostering a culture of fear. He states, "Whenever you actually shut down an employee or shut down a staff member...these are some of the silent killers." He emphasizes the importance of listening to employees and leveraging their ideas to enhance operational efficiency and revenue generation, as exemplified by his work with the railroad industry.
Topic #3 Complacency Kills: Driving Organizational Success with Resilient Leadership [20:38] Michael Allison stresses the crucial lesson of "complacency kills" learned in the military, which translates to the business world as a need for constant vigilance and adaptability. He explains, "Leadership does not stay there. Which is why I talk about you do not want to get complacent." Allison highlights that empowering teams to avoid complacency is integral in ensuring ongoing growth and success in organizations.
What’s One Thing You Can Do Today
Michael’s ‘One Thing’ for the audience is to critically assess your current leadership model and practices. Begin by asking yourself if your approach genuinely inspires resilience, or if it's driven by outdated models and fear-based strategies. He recommends investing in leadership transformation by moving beyond mere management tactics to true leadership development. Additionally, make resilience a core part of your business strategy, equipping your team with the necessary mindset, tools, and skills to propel forward. Adopting these steps will empower you to make significant improvements within your team and organization.
Buzzword Banishment
Buzzword Banishment: Michael’s Buzzword to Banish is ‘content is king’. Michael wants to banish this phrase because he believes there are deeper aspects to consider beyond just stating those words. He engages in discussions with companies to explore what content truly means in relation to their industry, company, and audience, emphasizing there's much more to it than the simplified statement.
Links:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammichaelwallison/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelwallison/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.allison.121398
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X: https://twitter.com/iammikewallison
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iammichaelallison
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Podcast: https://theadversityacademy.com/
Subscribe, listen, and rate/review Revenue Rehab Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts , Amazon Music, or iHeart Radio and find more episodes on our website RevenueRehab.live