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LSP 14 The Skill of Intellect

Leading Strong Podcast

Release Date: 11/04/2020

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In this episode, we will cover:

The BONUS Manager Intelligence Skill – Intellect

  • Managers who invest in the Intellect skill are continuous improvers and always challenge themselves to learn and grow.

Key Words: Learner, Thinker, Curious, Rational, Reasonable, Smart  

 

Why is it so important to develop the skill of Intellect?

  • Intellect can be a strength in times of change, and when we're going through transitions and periods of growth

 

The Highs and Lows of the Interdependent Skill

High: I am always learning and challenging myself and my team to grow in knowledge and understanding. I am a continuous improver.

Low: I am set in my ways. The way my team has done things is how we will continue to do things. You can't teach an old dog new tricks. I can struggle with change.

 

Book Recommendation of the Week: Limitless by Jim Quick

  • Limitless is described as an operating manual for your brain.
  • This book will leave you with practical ways to increase brain functionality. This will help level up our overall Intellect in how we're showing up as managers, and how we're showing up to lead others.

 

6 Techniques to Grow the Skill of Intellect:

  1. Get Uncomfortable - New experiences create new neural pathways.
  2. Imagine - Take the time to imagine outcomes, possibilities, and opportunities
  3. Train your brain - Develop habits to keep your mind sharp
  4. Keep Sharpening the saw - Continue educating yourself through different means..classes, podcasts, webinars, books, etc.
  5. Keep Moving - Our motion creates our emotion and creates oxygen flow
  6. Sleep - Resting effectively allows us to sustain our excellence

 

Key Question

  1. How can you take the time to sharpen your mental saw this week? Try engaging in fresh learning experiences!

 

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