Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden Never Lead (or Eat) Alone: An Insightful Conversation with Bestselling Author Keith Ferrazzi
What if your team could achieve unprecedented levels of performance and accountability? Unravel the secrets of transformational leadership in our discussion with Keith Ferrazzi, a trailblazing executive team coach and New York Times bestselling author. Keith's latest book, "Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship," draws from over two decades of research and thousands of team assessments, revealing strategies that have revolutionized giants like General Motors and are now shaping AI-driven transformations.
Ever wondered how to turn conflict into a catalyst for creativity? Keith shares his insights on transforming organizational culture through strategic stress testing. By pioneering the use of small breakout rooms, teams can cultivate psychological safety and facilitate candid feedback. This shift from conflict avoidance to a culture of candor is not just theoretical, learn how it is being applied to achieve significant improvements in team dynamics. We delve into practical shifts and the establishment of a new social contract within teams, underscoring the potential for innovation and resilience in the face of challenges.
During challenging times, how do teams not just survive, but thrive? We spotlight the resilience-building practices that Keith champions, like energy checks and gratitude circles, which have fortified teams during the pandemic. Learn from the success stories of high-performing teams, such as those at Elf Beauty, who leverage modern collaboration techniques for faster product development and competitive pricing. Keith's philosophy of "never lead alone" resonates throughout, advocating for a culture where gratitude and collective success are at the forefront. Engage with us as we embrace passion-fueled leadership and the transformative potential of team dynamics.
What You’ll Learn
- The Power of Co-Elevation.
- Strategies for transforming team dynamics.
- Building unshakeable team resilience.
- Intentional leadership and collaboration in hybrid work.
- Peer coaching and open 360 feedback.
- Embracing gratitude and collective success to revolutionize organizational culture
Podcast Timestamps
(00:00) - Leadership Strategies for High Performing Teams
(09:58) - Transforming Organizational Culture Through Stress Testing
(16:33) - Rewriting the Social Contract
(29:39) - Building Team Resilience and Culture
(45:36) - Leadership as a Core Passion
KEYWORDS
Positive Leadership, Team Dynamics, Co-elevation, High Performance, Accountability, Stress Testing, Organizational Culture, Conflict Avoidance, Candid Feedback, Social Contract, Resilience, Creativity, Energy Checks, Gratitude Circles, Modern Collaboration, Positive Focus, Collective Success, Passion, Engagement, CEO Success