Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Myers-Briggs for Greater Self-Awareness
Release Date: 07/31/2024
Illustrating Leadership Lessons: Systems Will Save You
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Being an effective leader, whether in your own venture or within an organization, requires adaptability and strategic thinking. On this episode of the Illustrating Leadership podcast, we caught up with Michelle MacNeil, a systems business coach with a unique perspective shaped by her dual life as a businesswoman and farmer in Alberta, Canada. Michelle's journey and insights offer invaluable lessons on how systems can transform challenges into opportunities, offering leaders the freedom and efficiency they crave. Understanding Systems: The Backbone of Efficiency Michelle shared her...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: When Life as You Know It is Over
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Please enjoy this incredible conversation with Maggie Kang, a Healthcare and Life coach, and former radiologist. Maggie's journey reflects growth through life-altering challenges and can offer valuable lessons for everyone. The Unexpected Journey Maggie shares an intimate and heartfelt narrative about her daughter, Nell, who was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum disease, a rare neurological autoimmune disorder. This diagnosis marked the beginning of a challenging chapter for Maggie and her family, as they navigated the complexities of living with a rare and incurable disease. As...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Know your strengths
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Thanks for listening to this conversation with Anna Larson, a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach and marketing strategist. Her insights on leveraging personal and team strengths provide a roadmap for leaders aiming to enhance both personal and group performance. Discovering Your CliftonStrengths The CliftonStrengths assessment, developed by Don Clifton, offers a transformative approach to self-awareness and team dynamics. With over 33 million completions, this robust tool evaluates 34 strengths, grouping them into four categories: executing, influencing, relationship building, and...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Take Time to Breathe
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We're diving deep into the topic of breathing – something we all do but often overlook in terms of its importance and nuances. Surprisingly, effective breathing can have a profound impact on our leadership capabilities and overall well-being. Breathing 101: The Science Behind the Breath Hamra starts by breaking down the basics of breathing and respiration. Breathing is a mechanical process of taking air into the lungs and releasing it, while respiration involves the gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide. Through our breaths, air travels from the nose to the lungs,...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Leading Through Stress
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Meet Michele Thompson Michele brings a wealth of knowledge from her 27 years as a nurse, with 17 of those specifically in the senior care sector. Her mission today is to help organizations and their leaders create psychologically safe workplaces where employees never want to leave. Beyond Job Titles: Redefining Leadership Leadership, as Michele emphasizes, is more than just a job title—it’s an influence that extends across all areas of life. During the podcast, Michele redefined leadership by sharing how nurses and healthcare workers demonstrated exceptional leadership during the...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Sleep is Key
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As a leader, it's difficult to get enough rest, let alone good quality sleep. Many of us find ourselves trapped in a cycle of sleeplessness, stress, and compromised productivity. On this episode of the Illustrating Leadership podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Monica LeBaron, a seasoned sleep coach and author of . Our conversation shed light on the transformative power of sleep and how leaders can harness it to enhance their personal and professional lives. Meet Monica LeBaron: From Personal Struggle to Sleep Expert Monica's journey into the world of sleep coaching began with her personal...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Vulnerability
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Welcome to another edition of Illustrating Leadership, where we bring you insights from some of the most thoughtful and experienced leaders in the field. Today, we are thrilled to share a conversation with Joanna Kozlowski, a remarkable leader with a diverse background spanning teaching, architecture, engineering, and consulting. Joanna's journey unveils a refreshing perspective on leadership, mentorship, and values, especially relevant in today’s evolving work culture. From Teaching to Consulting: Joanna's Unique Leadership Journey As Joanna recounts, "My first career was in...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Rebellion & Resilience
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Welcome to the Illustrating Leadership podcast! Today, I'm delighted to introduce you to Heather Simpson, the dynamic founder and CEO of . Heather has cultivated a thriving community that serves as a workspace and a hub of inspiration and collaboration. Beyond her impressive professional accomplishments, Heather brings extensive experience in leadership and training leaders to our conversation. Building A Community of Visionaries As I shared in our opening chat, Heather's *Her Connection Hub* isn't just a place to work; it's truly a community of visionary people pursuing their...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Transitions
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In this episode of the Illustrating Leadership podcast, host Jessica Wright, a Life and Career Development Coach for Leaders, interviews Bonita Owens, an Executive Leadership Coach and Facilitator from AWN Leadership Consulting. They discuss actionable strategies for new leaders, with a focus on personal development, self-awareness, and the challenges of stepping into leadership roles. Bonita shares a compelling story of a new leader overcoming initial struggles and growing into a confident leader. The discussion also provides tips for outgoing leaders to ensure a smooth transition and...
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Illustrating Leadership Lesson: Communicating Your Message
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First, did you come here just for the link to join Marisa's free masterclass called "Leave 'Em Wanting More"? Smart move. for the live class on September 10, 12, or 14 (2024). Ok, here's more about the episode... In this episode of the Illustrating Leadership Podcast, host Jessica interviews Marisa Corcoran, founder of the Copy Confidence Society. They discuss Marisa's influence on Jessica's journey to creating the podcast, the importance of clear and effective messaging, and authentic communication strategies. Marisa shares insights on the 'Copy Stars' framework, the...
info_outlineIllustrating Leadership host and Life & Career Development Coach for Leaders, Jessica Wright, welcomes guest Dr. Alan Mueller, an organizational leadership and development expert, back to the Illustrating Leadership Podcast to discuss emotional intelligence. Dr. Mueller emphasizes its increasing importance in the modern workplace, driven by the transition from the industrial to the information age and greater workforce diversity. He identifies seven key components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, empathy, intercultural competence, listening, communication, social navigation skills, and a growth mindset.
The conversation explores the historical context of emotional intelligence, highlighting the shift from a focus on efficiency and hierarchical leadership in the industrial revolution to the demand for empathy and intercultural competence in today's diverse and collaborative work environments. Dr. Mueller and Wright discuss the role of personality assessments, like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, in understanding individual differences and fostering self-awareness, particularly in leadership roles.
They emphasize the importance of recognizing and appreciating different personality types, including introverts and extroverts, and adapting leadership styles to create inclusive and effective teams. The episode concludes with Dr. Mueller introducing his online course designed to help individuals deepen their understanding of personality types and leverage this knowledge for personal and professional growth.
Connect more with Dr. Mueller on his website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. You can learn more about his course there too!
Your host, Jessica Wright, is a Life & Career Development Coach for Leaders and the Founder of Wright Life Coaching, LLC. You can follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram. Learn more about Leadership Masterclass, the private podcast and community at www.jessicawright.online/leadership-masterclass.
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