Navigating Different Personalities in Leadership In 2025 - Panel Discussion (GG #15)

Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #15 with Nermine Zakhary, Gerianne Puskas & Brian Rollo.

Effective leadership involves more than just guiding a team; it requires understanding and navigating the diverse personalities within it. By doing so, leaders can foster collaboration, improve communication, and drive greater success.

In this insightful episode, Ben sits down with Brian Rollo, a Keynote Speaker, Consultant for high-performing leaders & teams, and Founder of Brian Rollo Consulting Group. Additionally, Ben is joined by Nermine Zakhary, a Certified Strengths and Positive Intelligence Coach, and Gerianne Puskas, President and CEO of Mission Advancement Group, LLC.

Together, they explore the importance of understanding our strengths when navigating different personalities, especially in the workplace. They share valuable tips on how to handle personality clashes and discuss the impact of personality types taking center stage in the workplace.

The conversation also covers the concept of confident vulnerability in leadership, common misconceptions about leadership, and practical tips for becoming a better leader. Tune in and discover how you can enhance your leadership skills and work more effectively with diverse personalities.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:39] Today’s topic: Navigating Different Personalities in Leadership

[02:09] Meet Nermine Zakhary

[03:04] Intro to Gerianne Puskas

[04:23] Brian Rollo’s bio

[05:36] Why understanding our strengths is vital when navigating different personalities

[12:08] Personality conflict

[15:42] How to handle personality clashes

[20:18] Understanding the 34 CliftonStrengths

[26:18] Is there power in being authentic in the workplace?

[29:24] The impact of personality types taking center stage in the workplace

[35:41] The concept of confident vulnerability

[38:15] Follow and support our guests

[38:26] Nermine Zakhary

• Website: https://www.strengths-edge.com/

• Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/strengths-edge/discovery/?month=2024-12

[39:12] Gerianne Puskas

• Website: https://www.missionadvancementgroup.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geriannepuskas/

[40:03] Brian Rollo

• Website: https://www.brianrollo.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianlrollo/

• Weekly Newsletter: https://brianrollo.activehosted.com/f/5

[41:15] Misconceptions about leadership

[46:48] Tips for becoming a better leader

Key Takeaways:  

• Our strengths inform our contributions and determine what we need to show up effectively. ~Nermine Zakhary [05:36]

• The phrase ‘I need you for who you are’ has the power to diffuse almost any argument. ~Gerianne Puskas [19:21]

• Personality is tendency, not destiny. ~Brian Rollo [27:46]

• “It’s always important to be authentic to your values, but you don’t have to be authentic to any particular behavior to live those values.” ~Brian Rollo [28:39]

• “Confident vulnerability allows us to embrace the strengths, weaknesses, contributions, and needs of ourselves and others without judgment.” ~Nermine Zakhary [36:54]

• Every business problem is a human problem. [47:03]

• As a leader, be vulnerable with your team and learn from them. Learning from your team is both a compliment to them and a way to help them advance. ~Gerianne Puskas [47:44]

Keep In Touch with Nermine Zakhary:

Website: https://www.strengths-edge.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nerminezakhary/

Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/strengths-edge/discovery/?month=2024-12

Keep In Touch with Gerianne Puskas:

Website: https://www.missionadvancementgroup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geriannepuskas/

Keep In Touch with Brian Rollo:

Website: https://www.brianrollo.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianlrollo/

Weekly Newsletter: https://brianrollo.activehosted.com/f/5

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