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Podcast Show Notes – Episode 212 | 01.21.2024
Episode Title: Finding Your Leadership Style
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes discusses the journey of finding one's leadership style and overcoming early challenges. He shares insights on reaching breaking points, the importance of apologies, and learning from mistakes. The episode highlights the value of observing others and how military experiences can shape leadership approaches. Sean emphasizes intentional leadership, self-awareness, and effective employee assessment as key components for growth. The conversation concludes with reflections on these themes, encouraging listeners to integrate these lessons into their leadership practices.
Key Moments
0:00 – Introduction and welcome
0:23 – Finding your leadership style and overcoming early challenges
2:36 – Breaking point, apologies, and learning from mistakes
3:52 – Observing others and military influence on leadership
5:41 – Intentional leadership, self-awareness, and employee assessment
7:23 – Conclusion and closing remarks
Key Takeaways
- Leadership is often learned through trial and error, and finding your style involves identifying what resonates with you and what doesn't. Understanding your employees' behaviors and motivations can significantly enhance your ability to lead effectively. Personal growth in leadership is accelerated by intentional self-reflection and continuous learning.
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
Episode Title: Finding Your Leadership Style
Episode summary introduction:
Sean Barnes discusses the journey of finding one's leadership style and overcoming early challenges. He shares insights on reaching breaking points, the importance of apologies, and learning from mistakes. The episode highlights the value of observing others and how military experiences can shape leadership approaches. Sean emphasizes intentional leadership, self-awareness, and effective employee assessment as key components for growth. The conversation concludes with reflections on these themes, encouraging listeners to integrate these lessons into their leadership practices.
Key Moments
0:00 – Introduction and welcome
0:23 – Finding your leadership style and overcoming early challenges
2:36 – Breaking point, apologies, and learning from mistakes
3:52 – Observing others and military influence on leadership
5:41 – Intentional leadership, self-awareness, and employee assessment
7:23 – Conclusion and closing remarks
Key Takeaways
- Leadership is often learned through trial and error, and finding your style involves identifying what resonates with you and what doesn't. Understanding your employees' behaviors and motivations can significantly enhance your ability to lead effectively. Personal growth in leadership is accelerated by intentional self-reflection and continuous learning.
Host: Sean Barnes
Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_seanbarnes
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
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