Enabling genius to be great. In this episode Judith Germain speaks to Myles Downey about enabling authority and autonomy in dynamic teams, across the challenge of work from home and remote work.ย
Judith suggested that the first act of leadership is leading yourself, and Myles added that in order to do that, one must have a sense of their own authority. They discussed how to help people think through their own leadership and how to approach each individual in the team as an individual.
Myles Downey and Judith Germain discussed the importance of understanding the context of the team, leading with purpose, managing with clarity, and coaching with inquiry in order to build autonomy and self-confidence. They also discussed the importance of personalising leadership and creating a team environment with trust and cohesion in order to enable remote working.
Myles Downey and Judith Germain discussed the importance of understanding one’s identity, developing resilience and motivation, and building a mindset for success in order to reach one’s potential and be part of a team. They also discussed the importance of willful independence in order to reach interdependence.
This is a fun conversation on how to enable genius to be great.
Maverick leadership is all about thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo. It’s about having the courage to take risks and the confidence to lead in a way that is authentic and genuine.
But amplifying your influence as a leader isn’t just about having a strong vision or a big personality. It’s also about having the right leadership capability and being able to execute on your ideas and plans.
The consequences of not having the right level of influence as a leader can be significant. Without the ability to inspire and motivate others, you may struggle to achieve your goals and make a real impact.
How Influential Are you? Take the scorecard at amplifyyourinfluence.scoreapp.com and see.
Myles Downey can be found on LinkedIn here. His website can be found here.
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