The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast Episode 163: Staying the Course—Why Core Leadership Skills Still Matter
May 7, 2025
Join Bard Parnell, Senior Manager of Learning and Development at Mesa Labs, as he dives into the essence of effective leadership amidst constant change. He highlights the importance of sticking to foundational skills rather than chasing fleeting trends. Bard emphasizes that true development is a continuous process, not just training. He discusses how clarity and alignment can empower leaders to earn trust during disruptions and shares insights on the value of reflection and cultivating a learning culture for lasting impact.
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Don’t Chase The Shiny Leadership Trend
- Organizations chase new trends but often lose focus on foundational leadership behaviors.
- Bard warns to evaluate ROI and trade-offs before adopting the next hot idea.
Design Development, Not One-Off Training
- Define development as a process, not a single training event, and plan sustainment up front.
- Ask: when will we meet next and how will we know the learning is sticking?
Build A Rhythm Of Clarity And Alignment
- Regularly create clarity and alignment with your team to prevent directional drift.
- Build simple, recurring practices that reinforce purpose and priorities.