Description

Love and Leadership is taking a break this week, but we're re-airing one of our favorite early episodes to help you set the tone for the new year! In this episode, Kristen and Mike dive into the evolving concept of leadership presence. They explore how traditional notions of executive presence are shifting, with a growing emphasis on emotional intelligence, authenticity, and inclusivity. Drawing from Kristen's improv-inspired leadership model, they discuss practical ways to enhance awareness, authenticity, and connection in leadership roles. This episode gives leaders at all levels practical tips to build a leadership style that works well in today's work world. Listeners will come away with actionable strategies to boost their leadership effectiveness and create more meaningful connections with their teams.

Highlights:

• The changing landscape of executive presence over the past decade
• The misconception that charisma is necessary for effective leadership
• The growing emphasis on inclusivity and respect for others in leadership 
• The importance of authenticity in modern leadership 
• The role of bias in leadership perceptions and decision-making 
• Kristen's AdLib leadership presence model: awareness, authenticity, and connection 
• The importance of mindfulness and different levels of listening in leadership 
• Understanding and managing your inner judge to foster authenticity 
• The power of "Yes, And" in building trust and fostering creativity
• How to recognize and appreciate team members effectively
• Leadership as an ongoing journey of learning and growth 

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• HBR: The New Rules of Executive Presence by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
• Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
• Good to Great by Jim Collins
• The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace by Gary Chapman and Paul White

Podcast Website: www.loveandleadershippod.com
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Learn more about Kristen's leadership coaching and facilitation services: http://www.emboldify.com