Episode 297: Reshaping Leadership and Followership with Dr. Chris Fuzie

Description

What truly defines leaders and followers? Today’s guest invites us to reimagine leadership and followership, presenting them as dynamic relationships rather than static roles.

Dr. Chris Fuzie, the owner, CEO, and senior consultant for CMF Leadership Consulting, has nearly two decades of experience in leadership development and executive coaching. He joins us today to discuss his new book, Liminal Space: Reshaping Leadership and Followership.

Tuning in, you’ll learn why we’re experiencing an organizational leadership crisis today, the tangible differences between leaders and followers, and why we should rethink workplace dynamics. Chris also explains concepts like liminal space, tessellations, idiosyncrasy credits, and much more.

This conversation offers practical advice and guidance for unlocking the full potential of leadership and followership dynamics. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking fresh insights or an aspiring leader striving to make an impact, you won’t want to miss it!

What you’ll learn about in this episode:

What drew Chris to organizational leadership from law enforcement.
Some of the problems with leadership today and why formal training is key.
Insight into the premise of liminal space in the context of both leadership and followership.
Why we need to rethink our perception of followers as the opposite of leaders.
Reshaping leadership and followership behaviors using tessellations.
Practical examples of how to implement these behaviors in your organization.
Challenges that arise when people are resistant to change.
Personal and professional benefits of a fresh perspective on organizational structure.
Definitions of idiosyncrasy credits, emotional bank accounts, and other terms.
Behavior-driven advice for the CEOs and small business owners listening.
How shifting your culture and rethinking leadership impacts your bottom line.
An analogy about doctors to illustrate the importance of hiring an expert.

Transcript: Here

Additional Resources:

Website: cmfleadership.com

Book: amazon.com/dp/B0D37GRY1R

Instagram: instagram.com/chrisfuzie

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-chris-fuzie-ed-d-m-a-ol-37587934

X: x.com/CMFLeadership

Contact: chris@cmfleadership.com

Links Mentioned:

National Leaderology Association (NLA): nlainfo.org

Because...Why?: Understanding Behavior in Exigencies: amazon.com/dp/1544101120

Sharon Spano: