"Between work and personal life, I don't have any time left for my development."
"Why is dealing with certain team members so difficult? It's driving me up the wall."
"I wish I could lead a team that's engaged, performs at its best, and enjoys their work."
… if you ever said those phrases out loud, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I interview Shawn Bakker, a psychologist with Psychometrics Canada who specializes in workplace assessments. We discuss the challenges of leadership, leading a team, and stress the importance of prioritizing and focusing on what matters most.
Key Takeaways:
- Self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership. Recognizing our strengths, weaknesses, and the impact of our behaviour on others is crucial.
- Personality-based assessments provide valuable insights into our leadership style. Consider taking a personality assessment like the Work Personality Index to gain an objective understanding.
- Bridging the gap between intentions and impact allows leaders to build strong relationships and achieve shared goals with their team.
- Role modelling is a powerful tool for leaders. Tackle uncomfortable situations like conflict resolution and be quick to engage but slow to make decisions.
- Assessing skills and identifying gaps are essential for growth. Personality-based assessments offer impartial feedback and help leaders understand their strengths and opportunities for development.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction to the challenges of leadership and the importance of prioritization.
- Exploring self-awareness as the starting point for effective leadership.
- The benefits of personality-based assessments for gaining insights into leadership style.
- Recommendations for using assessments like the Work Personality Index.
- Bridging the gap between intentions and impact for stronger relationships and goal achievement.
- The power of role modelling in leadership.
- Embracing uncomfortable situations and conflict resolution.
- The significance of assessing skills and identifying growth opportunities.
- Practical tips and exercises for developing self-awareness as a leader.
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