Leadership expert Paul Morton explores the future of leadership, focusing on emotional intelligence, creativity, and servant leadership. He discusses how businesses can thrive by shifting from traditional command-and-control models to more empowering, people-centered approaches.

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Show Notes

[00:25] Introduction to Paul Morton

Paul Morton, founder of Practical Leadership Academy, shares his mission to bridge gaps in sales leadership training, drawing from 25 years of experience in L&D and HR. His academy helps sales managers lead teams effectively and adapt to evolving leadership needs.

[01:30] Leadership in 2042: What’s Changing?

Paul believes leadership will shift from task management to fostering human connections. With AI handling routine work, leaders will focus on emotional intelligence, creativity, and complex problem-solving—skills unique to humans.

[02:30] Soft Skills and Authenticity in Leadership

Looking ahead, Paul emphasizes that future leaders will need to be transparent, flexible, and trustworthy. As information becomes more accessible, employees will expect leaders to serve their teams with authenticity and commitment.

[03:40] The Shift from Command and Control to Coaching

Paul reflects on the shift from traditional hierarchical leadership to a coaching approach. Leaders will empower teams through servant leadership, supporting growth and success rather than simply commanding compliance.

[05:20] Operationalizing Love in Leadership

Paul highlights the importance of "agape" love in leadership, focusing on supporting team members to reach their full potential. Leadership will move away from micromanagement to a more facilitative, growth-oriented style. 

[06:00] The Role of Leadership in Business Growth

Paul suggests that businesses investing in leadership development will thrive. Future leadership will focus on asking thoughtful questions and fostering growth, both personally and professionally, instead of micromanaging.

[06:25] A Real-World Example of Servant Leadership

Paul shares a case study from a tech company, where a shift from micromanaging to coaching had a positive impact on leadership and team performance. 

[07:20] Shifting Mindsets to Servant Leadership

Paul describes how servant leadership, through coaching and feedback, transformed managers' mindsets from "checking up" to "checking in" with their teams, increasing respect and productivity.

[08:10] Results and Lessons Learned

The approach empowered sales teams, leading to greater autonomy and measurable success. Paul advises focusing leadership development on sales teams for impactful results.

[09:40] Learn More About Paul Morton

Paul offers a free resource from Practical Leadership Academy: "Five Steps to Rebooting and Transforming Your One-to-Ones," featuring the CUFCP model: Check-In, Update, Feedback, Coaching & Plan Forward.