Steward leaders will be more effective if they have the foundational skills to lead and influence other people. To do this, you should be able to show sincere love and compassion toward others. Human interaction is essential. However, it seems like we struggle with the basics of interacting despite how digitally connected we all are.
In this episode, Seek Go Create host Tim Winders emphasizes the importance of fundamental human interaction in building influence. Additionally, shares tips on breaking down barriers and building stronger and more meaningful relationships. Finally, this episode will teach you how a steward leader should foster influence among their peers.
Tune in to learn how you can be a better everyday leader!
3 Reasons to Listen:
- Tim shares the fundamental skills you need to lead, to influence others and to engage in human interaction.
- Learn how to break barriers and communicate like a leader.
- Understand how fear can keep you from being a steward leader.
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Episode Highlights
[02:07] The Beginning of Human Interaction
- Tim recalls an experience where he encountered a person exercising leadership in the wrong way.
- The responsibility of leading people starts with loving other people. This fosters human interaction.
- Leadership is stewardship.
“The basic foundation here when we are dealing with having the responsibility of leading other people is to love other people, really love other people.” - Click Here To Tweet This
[5:06] Tim and His Leadership Experience
- Tim has various experiences wherein he was a leader.
- Much of what he knows about leadership is based on his experiences.
[8:09] Learning About Leadership
- There are a lot of materials available for you to learn leadership.
- Aside from books, it would be easier to learn leadership if you go back to the basics.
- Learn to deal with people; the key is to remember their names.
- Tom shares his tips on how to recognize others' names easier.
[11:37] Breaking Barriers
- You have to break the barriers so that you can communicate with people easily.
- Making eye contact is a great way to interact with people and show your compassion and love for them.
- Learn to smile to show your sincerity.
- Tim shares an icebreaker activity he called the stare exercise. In a conference, the participants were asked to stare at a stranger for a minute.
- It is a great practice on...
