Storage Wins EP415: Leon Barnes — Controlling the Narrative, & Shining as a Leader by Always Displaying Honesty & Vulnerability
Leon Barnes is the Director of Member Results at The Collective Genius. He has a background in the corporate world and real estate and shares some of his insights that he's learned as a leader in the industry for many years. Times are tough for many people, but it's important to be honest with your team members and to really try your best to hold onto the rockstars. In this week's episode, Leon shares his insights on how to create a winning culture so that everyone is pulling together!
Key Takeaways:
- Find a coach or mentor that will help guide you through the tough challenges.
- Be honest with your team. If money isn't coming in, they're going to know.
- People get inspired when they see their leaders in the trenches with the rest of them.
- There is a lot of fun in grinding with your team.
- When it comes to leadership, transparency and vulnerability are the new currency.
- When something is out of your control, it doesn't matter. Focus on what you CAN control!
- How can you "control your own narrative"?
- Be the optimist to your team.
- Winning is a habit and so is losing!
- There is a culture within your organization, whether intentional or not.
- Empower your team to lead and succeed.
- Leon knew he had the right person on his team when they were smarter than him or have the potential to replace him.
- How can you get buy-in from your team?
- It's critical to have check-ins with your team.
- When you know too much about a manager or a boss, it can end up backfiring. It's important to keep a professional relationship.
- It will take you a long way when you don't burn bridges. The world is a small place!
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