Agile Leadership: Balancing Autonomy and Direction with Dr. Stefanie Puckett ⚖️

30/10/2025 1h 18min Temporada 1 Episodio 15
Agile Leadership: Balancing Autonomy and Direction with Dr. Stefanie Puckett ⚖️

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In this episode, Dr. Stefanie Puckett dives deep into agile leadership and the art of balancing autonomy with direction. Discover how modern leaders can empower teams, foster transparency, and create a culture that thrives on adaptability and collaboration.Dr. Puckett, an author, executive coach and expert in organisational psychology, shares practical insights on:-- Aligning leadership intentions with impactful outcomes-- Navigating agility misconceptions and implementing true flexibility-- Creating self-organizing teams that innovate and perform-- Balancing autonomy and strategic guidance for optimal results-- Enhancing team dynamics, collaboration, and stress management-- Leveraging vision and purpose to inspire creativity and alignmentWhether you’re a seasoned leader or an aspiring manager, this episode will give you actionable strategies to build resilient, agile teams and foster a culture of trust, clarity, and intention.Key Takeaways: ✅ Clear intentions drive effective leadership ✅ Agility is more than being reactive — it’s about adaptability and foresight ✅ Transparency strengthens team collaboration ✅ Empowering teams fuels innovation and engagement ✅ Purpose and vision create alignment across the organizationChapters: 00:00 ⏯️ Introduction 02:17 🎯 Starting with Clear Intentions 08:00 📚 About Agile Leadership & Stefanie’s Books 08:40 📚 The Agile Culture Code (Book) 10:45 🚀 Transformational Goals for Leaders 16:33 🔄 Understanding Agility and Its Misconceptions 21:21 🧩 New Work vs. Agility: Defining the Concepts 28:30 🌿 The Importance of Agility in Organizations 29:03 🤖 Self-Steering 34:30 ⚖️ Balancing Autonomy and Direction in Leadership 37:00 👥 Navigating Team Dynamics & Individual Responsibilities 44:35 💫 Understanding Personal Purpose & Organizational Alignment 52:50 🌈 Vision 👁️ 01:00:21 🪜 The Importance of Small Steps Toward Big Goals 01:02:29 📜 Transformational Story 01:07:23 🧠 Navigating Cognitive Biases & Blind Spots 01:12:13 🧘🏻‍♀️ Strategies for Reducing Work-Related Stress 01:16:11 🤝 The Power of Collaboration & Seeking Help🔔 Subscribe for more insights on leadership, agility, and building thriving teams! 📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn: Dr. Stefanie (Goetz) Puckett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stefanie-puckett-psychology-for-leaders-teams-and-hr/ Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk Take a look at her books: https://www.amazon.de/stores/author/B07BMZ4VLL/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=6e53d5ae-46d2-41a2-8203-87a8db961afb&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1 🌍 Follow the CORE Impact Podcast on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms – where each week I speak with change-makers about mental well-being, conscious communication, inclusive leadership, and the future of work. Because transformation doesn’t start at the surface. It starts at the CORE. 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: How do you practice agile leadership in your team?

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