Success in making real change requires listening, learning, helping and leading, without assigning good or bad, in a sequential order towards influencing positive change.
Geeta Fredrickson describes the importance of distributed leadership, where everyone has the opportunity to become a leader, and the impact it can have on solving the problems ahead. By letting go of a bit of power, we can move leadership from the few to the many.
In order to attract top talent, leaders need to have a big baller image that can inspire and persuade others to join the team. This allows for the opportunity to work on products that can impact a billion people and make a difference for the world.
In this episode, the host discusses the concept of extreme ownership and whether taking too much responsibility can lead to self-blame. He shares his personal experiences of not being clear enough with his employees and how extreme ownership can help overcome such situations.
NFL legend Joe Montana speaks with the host about his success and how to be great, while also discussing how to unite and make America a better country.
This podcast episode covers two topics: Joe Rogan's induction into the order of St. John, the Knights of Malta, making him a leader of the Catholic Church, and practical money management advice in the current economic environment.
The speaker shares the importance of acknowledging and praising team members for their great ideas, as it encourages them to bring more ideas that are more polished and have a greater chance of success. This approach also helps to foster an infectious environment of creativity and innovation within an organization.
The act of challenging people to be better and improving the product doesn't necessarily make someone an asshole. It is important to understand why people may perceive someone as an asshole, and to delineate between acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
A game of guessing who said what between General Mark A. Milley and Jeffrey D. Sachs, discussing the lessons of World War One, the need for a mutual recognition of military victory, and the utilization of bluffing.
The speaker discusses their attempts to empathize with others and how it has affected their leadership style. They also mention the evolving expectations of leadership, contrasting the tyrant CEO archetype with a more harmonic approach.
In the midst of high stress in an organization, it is dishonorable for someone to use it as leverage for their own gain. Military training teaches leadership skills as one climbs the organizational ladder.
The speaker believes that leaders in positions of power having had wartime experience is important to fully grasp the consequences and sacrifices of war. They believe it would be excellent for a president to have military experience in order to understand how the military works better.
The speaker discusses how some historical figures, like Taylor, are not necessarily revered or feared, and how traumatic experiences can shape leadership styles.
A leader acknowledges the bravery it takes for a new member to ask to join their company and shares a personal story of going to war immediately after being assigned to Charlie Company.
In this podcast episode, the guest discusses the different types of people in leadership roles such as the visionary, rule follower, and spontaneous type. They also mention a successful school principal and how she handles responsibility.
In a workplace, if a high-performing individual is also a narcissistic leader, it is unlikely for them to be removed as they bring in too much revenue. The only way to reach a good outcome is if the said leader is removed, which is usually aided by the organization itself because of its culture and institutional settings.
The speaker expresses admiration for Tina Fey's leadership qualities and notes that it's difficult to find anyone who dislikes her.
The definition of a leader implies being "in front," but to create a high-performing, sustainable team, the foundational element is trust and safety, which can lead to conceding your own obsolescence as a leader because you have created an environment where the team no longer needs you.
The hosts discuss an email from a listener asking for advice on how to become a leader of men, and emphasize the importance of reading books and implementing the knowledge gained from them.
Teddy Roosevelt's leadership and bravery are highlighted through his actions during the Spanish-American War, particularly his charge up San Juan Hill.
In an interview with HBR, executive coach and author Jerry Colonna discusses the importance of vulnerability and self-critique in leadership roles. He suggests that leaders who show vulnerability and criticize themselves can build trust and psychological safety within their teams.
Bill emphasizes the need for leaders to hold their organization to high standards and to communicate with them effectively, without resorting to disrespectful behavior or speech. He also emphasizes the need for repetition when teaching organizational skills and ensuring everyone meets high standards.
The speaker discusses the idea of being a leader and working with others, referencing an actor's experience working with Tom Hanks who he says does not rely on norms or defaults. He encourages those unsure about leadership positions to seek guidance and inspiration from others.
