Moving from Self-Judgment to Effective Systems with Trevor Timbeck and Steve Chandler

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Sep 11, 2024

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Trevor Timbeck

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Steve Chandler

Trevor Timbeck, a coach focused on love-based inspiration, and Steve Chandler, a corporate leadership trainer, dive into the power of systems in leadership. They discuss how the Enneagram can illuminate personal systems and behaviors, enabling leaders to move beyond self-judgment. The conversation highlights the importance of asking if current systems are working, the playful experimentation with new approaches, and the transformative shift from personal identity to effective systems. Tune in for insights that can reshape your leadership journey!

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INSIGHT

Systems Over Willpower

Systems shape our daily life and effectiveness more than personal willpower or motivation.
Success comes from embedding ourselves into effective systems rather than relying on personal strength alone.

INSIGHT

Enneagram Shows Systems, Not Identity

The Enneagram reveals personal systems and behaviors, not core identity.
Viewing personality as systems enables leaders to evolve behaviors without self-judgment.

ANECDOTE

Messy System That Works

Mark's messy system for newsletters involves his assistant’s repeated reminders.
Despite its imperfections, this system enabled consistent weekly newsletters for nearly a year.

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You’ve probably heard about the Enneagram and wondered how it can be more than just a personality test. In this episode, Trevor Timbeck and Steve Chandler reveal that an Enneagram type reflects one’s systems and behaviors rather than their core identity, which can be a transformative insight for leaders. We explore how systems, not personal willpower, shape behaviors and effectiveness, discussing practical applications and examples emphasizing systems' power in leadership and personal development.

Trevor Timbeck is a transformative leader specializing in love-based inspiration. As a coach and author, he’s dedicated to helping leaders identify and implement effective systems. Steve Chandler is a prolific author and corporate leadership trainer whose clients include Honeywell and Wells Fargo. Both bring a wealth of experience and insights into how leaders can shift focus from personal shortcomings to actionable systems.

“Amazing leaders who have accomplished so much have a common denominator: they rely on systems, not just strengths.” - Steve Chandler

This week on The Rising Leader:

· How the Enneagram reveals personal systems and behaviors.

· The significance of asking, “What’s your current system?” and “Is it working?”

· The value of non-judgmental experimentation with new systems.

· Examples of creating functional systems from messy beginnings.

· The transformative power of separating personal identity from systems.

· How integrity and commitment enhance system effectiveness.

· Personal anecdotes on overcoming procrastination with effective systems.

· The importance of shifting from a psychological to a practical approach.

Resources Mentioned:

· Book: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

· Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear

· Book: The Power of Systems: How to Create a Life that Works by Trevor Timbeck and Steve Chandler

· Book: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari

· Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

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