Welcome to Aligned > Engaged > Fulfilled, the podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who believe people and purpose drive profits, not the other way around.
The old playbook is broken. We're told to follow the rules and chase engagement, but we're left feeling burnt out and misaligned. It's time to challenge the status quo of workplace culture, career development, and business growth.
Join host Clarence Maur as he goes beyond the buzzwords to decode the "brain behind the brilliance" of fearless founders, contrarian thinkers, and leadership experts.
This is your guide to building a fulfilling and human-centric future. Each episode provides a new playbook for:
If you're ready to build a transformative career or a business that leaves an impactful legacy, you're in the right place.
Welcome to Aligned > Engaged > Fulfilled, the podcast for leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who believe people and purpose drive profits, not the other way around.
The old playbook is broken. We're told to follow the rules and chase engagement, but we're left feeling burnt out and misaligned. It's time to challenge the status quo of workplace culture, career development, and business growth.
Join host Clarence Maur as he goes beyond the buzzwords to decode the "brain behind the brilliance" of fearless founders, contrarian thinkers, and leadership experts.
This is your guide to building a fulfilling and human-centric future. Each episode provides a new playbook for:
If you're ready to build a transformative career or a business that leaves an impactful legacy, you're in the right place.
Summary
In this episode, Clarence Bongalos and leadership expert Lynda Harvey discuss the complexities of modern leadership and management.
They explore the challenges faced by new managers, the impact of toxic workplaces, and the importance of authenticity in leadership. Lynda emphasizes that leadership is a skill that can be developed, not just a title, and highlights the need for intentional leadership that prioritizes employee engagement and well-being.
The conversation also touches on the current crisis in management, the generational shifts in workplace expectations, and the necessity for organizations to redefine productivity and employee value.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Transformative Leadership
03:07 Understanding Toxic Workplaces
10:59 Challenges for New Managers
14:27 Debunking the Myth of Natural Leaders
16:49 Distinguishing Management from Leadership
20:19 Defining Leadership for New Managers
22:29 Leading with Authenticity
28:52 The Importance of Leadership Awareness
30:12 The Management Crisis Unveiled
31:17 Generational Gaps and Workplace Apathy
34:25 The Disconnect Between Companies and Employees
36:42 The Development Issue in Management
39:31 The Ripple Effect of Manager Disengagement
41:01 Intentional Leadership: Making Choices
44:59 The Future of Management: Unbossing and Self-Managed Teams
47:55 Reconciling Leadership Vacuums and New Trends
50:32 Crucial Skills for Transformative Leadership
51:30 Employees as Primary Customers
54:26 Taking Action as a Leader
55:24 Addressing Workplace Bullying
58:13 Connecting with Leadership Insights
59:19 The Importance of Managerial Development