How to Be Awesome at Your Job 944: Becoming a Leader that People Want to Follow with Jon Rennie
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Mar 14, 2024 
Former submarine officer Jon Rennie shares leadership principles for gaining followers, including deepening team connections, letting colleagues fail, and standing out. He emphasizes shared responsibility, teamwork, and bridging gaps in leadership. The podcast explores becoming a leader worth following, earning your place, and leadership quotes and personal habits.
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Uniting Teams Through Shared Work
- John Rennie bridged divisive groups in a plant by working alongside employees on the shop floor monthly.
- This built trust, improved communication, and drove record sales and profitability by connecting people into one team.
Get Out Where Work Happens
- Leaders must overcome fear and busyness to get out of their offices and engage with their people.
- Being physically present where your team works fosters communication and shows you care about their challenges.
Apply GEMBA in Remote Work
- Apply the GEMBA principle by going where value is added, even in remote or hybrid work.
- Use video calls and screen sharing to connect and understand your team's work processes and challenges.