What in the world is an accidental leader? In short, it’s anyone who finds themselves in a leadership role when they never had plans of being a leader. They never expected or maybe never even wanted to become a leader. And now, they have to make the best of it.
When people are thrust into these positions they’ve had no formal leadership training so they have to rely on their root systems.
Root systems are developed over time. It’s developed by every leader you’ve worked or lived under. Your parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, managers and bosses. Whether you realize it or not, they shape the way you approach being a leader. For the good and the bad.
Being an accidental leader is all about adapting and learning from your mistakes. When a certain approach isn’t working all you have to do is dig into your root system and try a new approach.
Time Stamps:
[00:45] - We learn what to expect from The Accidental Leader Podcast.
[2:35] - What in the world is an accidental leader?
[3:26] - Bo explains what a leader’s root system is.
[5:14] - We hear about Bo’s first job as a radio DJ.
[7:00] - After seeing what radio sales people were driving, Bo decided to switch to sales.
[8:50] - The tale of two Johns. We learn about the first man named John who shaped Bo’s leadership style.
[11:00] - Bo discusses his first confrontation with John.
[13:00] - After approaching leadership roles like the second John, Bo wasn’t seeing the results he expected.
[14:20] - Chris Locurto helped turn Bo’s leadership style around.
[17:12] - What steps did Bo take to become a better leader?
[19:44] - When you get free advice, take it.
[22:05] - What would John do? Bo realizes his first boss was the leader he wanted to be like.
[24:45] - Go to the concert was the best advice Bo had ever heard.
[25:00] - Bo gives us a list of questions to ask ourselves to become better leaders.
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