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Leadership Exposed: Sharing My Mistakes & Lessons Learned (New Podcast Series)

PATRICK BOOTH
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The past few months, I have launched a new series called “Leadership Exposed” on our podcast. This idea was born as Steve Scherer and I were thinking about new ways to connect with our listeners. We asked ourselves....

  • What are leaders needing to grow?
  • How can I help them?
  • What do I wish I knew when I started out as a leader?

Then it hit me, leaders need to hear the truth on where I have failed so they can be better than me.

 

At IOL, we believe more is learned from failures than successes.

 

This is a twenty-minute series because you are too busy to hear me speak for an hour.

 

We have launched 3 episodes (today is the release of #3) where I share real stories to learn about my mistakes as a leader so you can learn.

 

Most people don’t want to share where they messed up because there is a fear that others will realize we aren’t perfect. We believe at The Impact of Leadership that we want to focus on the real issues not the fluffy stuff.

 

Here is a recap of lessons learned in the first three episodes:

 

Episode 1: Into to this series & hiring the wrong people. 

*Click on the link to hear the episode. 

  • Don’t ignore your gut when something feels off in the interview.
  • Ask key questions and get clarity when you feel confusion with the answers given.
  • Check their references (warning: no managers listed is a RED FLAG) to understand how to coach them well.
  • Confirm they fit your company’s core values – create your own if you don’t have.
  • Walk away if they are the wrong fit – it’s better to walk away if there is doubt.

 

Episode 2:  Are you a BSer?!

*Click on the link to hear the episode. 

  • Take time to ask follow up questions and compare the answers you are getting to confirm accuracy. Keep asking questions!
  • It’s okay for a leader to be honest and say “I don’t know” to employees’ questions vs. making up something.
  • Don’t overpromise and under deliver.
  • Ask employees, not managers, how they are doing to hear their direct heart.
  • Keep your commitments and define boundaries as a leader. Take action!

 

Episode 3: The difference between being a good boss vs. a great boss.

*Click on the link to hear the episode. 

A great boss…

  • Bring accountability to your team.
  • Give clear and specific directions with deadlines to your team.
  • Be intentional, decisive and proactive.
  • You cannot be a people pleaser.
  • Ask “WHY” questions and listen well.
  • Is passionate not emotional that is all over the place.
  • Has integrity, vision, humility, creativity, emotional intelligence, etc. – lead in front.

 

No one is perfect so let’s be real on where we fail and how we have grown from our mistakes.

 

Nothing changes, if nothing changes.

 

You are not alone, we want to engage with you.

 

Reach out to me directly Patrick.booth@impactofleadership.com if I can be of any help.

 

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