In today's episode, we explore the differences between being a boss and a leader. Leaders focus on developing their team, communicate with people, and invest in their entire community. In contrast, bosses often prioritize the organization and top executives. We emphasize that leaders should practice what they preach and recognize the power of effective communication.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: Communicate with Purpose, Not Just to Speak: As a leader, it's important to be intentional with your communication. Speak to build others up, not just to hear yourself talk. Practice What You Preach: Effective leaders model the behavior they want to see in others. Implement the advice and principles you share with your team. Develop Emotional Intelligence: Understanding your own emotions and how they impact others is crucial for being an impactful leader. Take the time to develop self-awareness and empathy. See Your Team as a Community, Not Just Workers: Shift your mindset from viewing employees as cogs in a machine to seeing them as valuable members of a community you are there to support and develop. Don't Be Afraid to Pivot: If you've genuinely tried to lead in a toxic environment and it's compromising your values, dare to make a change rather than stay stuck. Endure the Difficult Work: Sometimes the path to growth and success involves persevering through challenges. Don't quit just because the work gets hard - the lessons may be in the work you're tempted to refuse.0:00 - 5:00 The discussion shifts from "bosses vs leaders" to focusing on leaders and how they should approach communication and relationships. Terrence and Sandra emphasize the importance of practicing what you preach and not giving advice you don't follow yourself.5:00 - 10:00 The difference between bosses and leaders is highlighted - bosses focus on the organization/institution, while leaders focus on building up the community/people. It is important to value and develop all members of an organization, not just the top executives.10:00 - 15:00 Terrence and Sandra share personal experiences of being a "pushover" for leaders/bosses who show genuine care and concern for their employees. Emphasizes the need for leaders to be compassionate and supportive, not just task-oriented.15:00 - 20:00 Advice for employees who are leaders working under a poor boss - maintain your values, find ways to positively influence, and don't lose hope. Caution against making rash decisions out of emotion, but be willing to pivot when necessary.20:00 - 25:00 Developing emotional intelligence is crucial for both bosses transitioning to leaders and leaders working under bosses. Importance of truly seeing and hearing your team, not just giving orders. Emphasize the value of discernment in sensing team dynamics and responding accordingly.Connect with Terrence and Sandra ⁠[email protected]

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