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Being Human

#280 Leading With Love - with Glenn Akramoff

Dec 2, 2023
Glenn Akramoff, team building consultant and author of The Human Centered Team, discusses showing love in leadership, gaining trust and permission to lead, building a 'communication culture', surfacing 'hidden rules' of culture, and the issue with rolling out change programmes on a schedule with the host.
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Quick takeaways

  • Creating a healthy team culture through purpose alignment and addressing unwritten rules is crucial for success.
  • Compassionate leadership empowers individuals to heal, find their place, and contribute to a positive work environment.

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Importance of Building Healthy Team Cultures

Creating a healthy team culture is crucial for the well-being and success of individuals and organizations. Toxic work environments can have devastating effects on employees, leading to burnout, mental health issues, and even tragedy. By prioritizing purpose alignment, communication norms, and addressing unwritten rules, leaders can proactively shape a positive culture. Building trust and providing support for individuals to heal and find their proper place within the team is essential. Additionally, embracing the concept of performance flow acknowledges that individuals have cycles of high and low performance, and leaders should encourage self-awareness and self-acceptance in managing energy levels and productivity.

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