Influencing Change, Joy at Work and Protecting Mental Health with Eb Ikonne
Jul 19, 2024
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Eb Ikonne discusses leading change without authority, cultivating joy at work, and maintaining mental health in the workplace. The podcast explores incremental vs. transformational change, taking ownership of change, and empowering employees for success. Practical tips for mental well-being and transitioning to leadership roles are also highlighted.
Change can be initiated without authority through various means, not just coercion.
Fostering joy at work involves understanding the difference between happiness and enduring joy, alongside addressing mental health challenges.
Deep dives
Initiating Change Without Formal Authority
Initiating change without formal authority was a key topic discussed by Ebi Kone. He highlighted the misconception that change requires coercion, emphasizing that change can occur through various means, not solely through force. Kone emphasized the importance of striving for improvement and shared insights on catalyzing different types of changes within an organization, ranging from incremental to transformational changes.
Fostering Joy at Work and Prioritizing Mental Health
In his conversations, Ebi Kone emphasized the significance of fostering joy at work and understanding the distinction between happiness and enduring joy. He shared personal experiences from his youth and linked them to creating joyful workplace environments. Furthermore, Kone addressed mental health challenges faced in the modern workplace and provided practical advice on self-care, emphasizing the importance of boundaries, breaks, and maintaining physical well-being.
Effective Leadership in Product Development and Supporting Team Members
Ebi Kone underscored the essentials of good leadership in product development, focusing on achieving goals ethically and creating environments where individuals can thrive. Additionally, he provided insights for individuals transitioning from individual contributor roles to leadership positions, advising them to prioritize supporting their team members. Kone encouraged leaders to form supportive relationships and understand the psychological nuances of leading people in the workplace.
This is the Engineering Culture Podcast, from the people behind InfoQ.com and the QCon conferences.
In this podcast Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods spoke to Eb Ikonne about leading change without authority, joy at work and mental health in the workplace.
Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3Llhjsq
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