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Chris McAlister, founder of SightShift and renowned leadership coach, explores the crucial difference between leading for validation versus leading for genuine impact. [0:00] Introduction•Welcome, Chris!•Today’s Topic: Leading for Impact, Not Validation[5:13] The problem with leadership today•How the quest for validation undermines effective leadership•Focusing on the organization’s needs and not personal wishes[12:55] How do leaders overcome their insecurities?•Measuring and managing insecurities•How toxic workplace cultures challenge leaders[24:57] What can HR practitioners can support leadership development•Focusing on positive growth over risk management•Why traditional leadership training often falls short[33:28] Closing•Try this: Identify the last time you had a moment of insecurity in the workplace•Thanks for listening!Quick Quote“[HR leaders] are not here just to protect the organization from harm, . . . [they’re] also here for how good it can get.”ResourcesSightShiftLead For Impact: Why Mindfulness, Empathy, and Psychological Safety Don’t Make Great LeadersContact:Chris' LinkedInDavid's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media
To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting
For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/
Produced by Affogato Media
Chris McAlister, founder of SightShift and renowned leadership coach, explores the crucial difference between leading for validation versus leading for genuine impact. [0:00] Introduction•Welcome, Chris!•Today’s Topic: Leading for Impact, Not Validation[5:13] The problem with leadership today•How the quest for validation undermines effective leadership•Focusing on the organization’s needs and not personal wishes[12:55] How do leaders overcome their insecurities?•Measuring and managing insecurities•How toxic workplace cultures challenge leaders[24:57] What can HR practitioners can support leadership development•Focusing on positive growth over risk management•Why traditional leadership training often falls short[33:28] Closing•Try this: Identify the last time you had a moment of insecurity in the workplace•Thanks for listening!Quick Quote“[HR leaders] are not here just to protect the organization from harm, . . . [they’re] also here for how good it can get.”ResourcesSightShiftLead For Impact: Why Mindfulness, Empathy, and Psychological Safety Don’t Make Great LeadersContact:Chris' LinkedInDavid's LinkedInPodcast Manager: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media
To schedule a meeting with us: https://salary.com/hrdlconsulting
For more HR Data Labs®, enjoy the HR Data Labs Brown Bag Lunch Hours every Friday at 2:00PM-2:30PM EST. Check it out here: https://hrdatalabs.com/brown-bag-lunch/
Produced by Affogato Media
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