What does it mean to lead with purpose? How do you determine your purpose? How do you ensure your own purpose is aligned with your organization? William Onuwa tackles these questions in this episode of The Inspire Podcast. Drawing on lessons from his successful career he explores how finding who you are can make the practice of leadership not only more effective, but more fulfilling.
Highlights from the conversation:
00:45 Intro/Welcome
01:11 Leading with purpose
02:25 How do you make people feel?
03:08 your own purpose
03:34 What is the purpose of this role
03:59 Early career development
04:20 Mother's commitment to schooling
05:10 Mentorship
05:46 Leadership is about well-being of people
07:01 Time
07:44 Purpose vs Values
08:32 Dreamcatchers
09:05 Connect your purpose with organizational purpose
09:32 Mismatch with an organization
09:46 Questioning challenging values
10:16 Firing bottom 10% at GE
11:28 Is this what I want to do?
13:00 Servant Leadership
14:24 You owe them
16:18 Not the traditional way executives talk!
16:44 Did people trust this approach initially?
17:22 #USEYOURVOICE
18:14 Consistency over time
19:07 Transformation and Servant Leadership
19:30 Employ different influencing styles
20:10 Doing Layoffs/downsizing
21:05 Preserving dignity
21:53 How would you feel in their shoes?
22:42 Sort out yourself first
23:09 Advice on finding your own purpose
24:30 Portfolio of experience
26:23 Thank yous
