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What's Up Wednesday | Soft Skills or Necessary Skills?
In this episode, Zack reflects on Monday's episode with Katie Campbell about necessary skills for leadership and success. He ties it to his experience organizing high-profile events featuring General Petraeus and collaborating across teams and organizations. Key themes shared in this episode are bringing self-awareness to conversations, and applying 'soft skills' as an entrepreneur.
[00:00 - 00:56] - Reflecting on Necessary Skills Conversation
- Katie Campbell reframed "soft skills" as "necessary skills" critical for advancement and success
- These skills help garner respect and bring teams together
[00:57 - 04:09] - Organizing High-Profile Events
- Inspiring to see collaboration between organizations, like military units
- Had to quickly build relationships and lead team for Petraeus events
- Applies same necessary skills as deploying with new platoon of soldiers
[04:10 - 07:13] - Working with Different Personalities
- Have to work with people you're given in any organization
- Mentor highlights using people's talents rather than complaining
- Recognizing the challenge in dealing with difficult personalities
[07:14 - 08:06] - Key Themes and Continuing the Conversation
- Friday's episode will cover tactics to increase self-awareness
- As leaders we can always improve our collaborative abilities
- Will explore how to have constructive conversations around necessary skills
Key Quote:
"I didn't get to choose what soldiers I deployed with. I didn't get to choose who my leadership was. You've got what you've got.” - Zack Knight
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In this episode, Zack reflects on Monday's episode with Katie Campbell about necessary skills for leadership and success. He ties it to his experience organizing high-profile events featuring General Petraeus and collaborating across teams and organizations. Key themes shared in this episode are bringing self-awareness to conversations, and applying 'soft skills' as an entrepreneur.
[00:00 - 00:56] - Reflecting on Necessary Skills Conversation
- Katie Campbell reframed "soft skills" as "necessary skills" critical for advancement and success
- These skills help garner respect and bring teams together
[00:57 - 04:09] - Organizing High-Profile Events
- Inspiring to see collaboration between organizations, like military units
- Had to quickly build relationships and lead team for Petraeus events
- Applies same necessary skills as deploying with new platoon of soldiers
[04:10 - 07:13] - Working with Different Personalities
- Have to work with people you're given in any organization
- Mentor highlights using people's talents rather than complaining
- Recognizing the challenge in dealing with difficult personalities
[07:14 - 08:06] - Key Themes and Continuing the Conversation
- Friday's episode will cover tactics to increase self-awareness
- As leaders we can always improve our collaborative abilities
- Will explore how to have constructive conversations around necessary skills
Key Quote:
"I didn't get to choose what soldiers I deployed with. I didn't get to choose who my leadership was. You've got what you've got.” - Zack Knight
__________________________________
Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show?
LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you!
Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.
Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting https://knightprotectionllc.com/
If you want to learn how to build a better business, check out my website at Beatacticalleader.com. You can connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or join Our BATL Space and become part of the community.