How to Identify the Right Leadership Style, with Audrey Joy Kwan

Points of Interest

• 00:01 – 00:40 – Introduction: Marcel Petitpas introduces Audrey Joy Kwan, a seasoned leadership coach and agency consultant, discussing her extensive experience in agency leadership development. Audrey shares her transition from law to marketing, leading to a significant career in agency leadership.
• 06:57 – 08:26 – Leadership Styles: Audrey discusses the selection of appropriate leadership styles for different agency scenarios, addressing common misconceptions.
• 10:24 – 12:33 – Practical Example: Audrey provides an example from event management to demonstrate how leadership styles are adapted based on team competencies.
• 14:51 – 16:00 – Leadership Framework: Discussion on a quadrant framework that helps identify appropriate leadership styles based on team member confidence and competence.
• 18:50 – 20:09 – Flexibility in Leadership: Emphasis on the importance of adapting leadership approaches to individual team member needs and project dynamics.
• 22:35 – 24:59 – Assessing Competence and Confidence: Audrey elaborates on methods for assessing team members' skills and confidence to select the most effective leadership style.
• 226:28 – 27:50 – Do’s and Don’ts of Leadership Styles: Marcel and Audrey discuss best practices for implementing each leadership style to maximize effectiveness and team satisfaction.
• 29:46 – 31:33 – Directive Leadership in Depth: Detailed breakdown of how and when to employ directive leadership effectively within an agency setting.
• 31:33 – 33:57 – Coaching and Supporting Styles: Exploration of coaching and supporting leadership styles, including how to empower team members through these approaches.
• 36:00 – 37:23 – Identifying Leadership Missteps: Techniques for identifying when a chosen leadership style isn't working and how to pivot effectively to support team success.
• 38:25 – 39:28 – Building Team Confidence: Strategies for boosting team confidence through gradual increases in responsibility, helping team members grow effectively into their roles

Show Notes

• Free Live Workshop:  https://audreyjoykwan.com/leadershipstyles
• Connect with Audrey through her profile:
  • IG: https://www.instagram.com/audreyjoykwan/
  • LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwanaudrey/
• Website: https://audreyjoykwan.com/
• Marcel’s episode in Audrey’s pod: https://audreyjoykwan.com/podcast-ep86/

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