Challenging Leadership Norms and Disrupting the Status Quo | Rachel Rider | Episode 130

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, entrepreneurship has become a catalyst for challenging leadership norms and disrupting the status quo. 

 

Entrepreneurs are challenging the usual ways of leading and shaking up how things are done. Instead of following the old rules, they come up with fresh ideas and take risks to make their businesses successful. 

 

Entrepreneurs are bold leaders who inspire others to break free from the norm, try new things, and make a positive impact. They're changing the game and showing that being a successful leader means being open to new possibilities in the ever-changing business world.

 

Rachel Rider joins us in this episode. She's on a mission to change the way things are done. She encourages us to question the rules we follow in the corporate world and see if they're always true. Rachel tells us to look inside ourselves and think about our beliefs and thoughts because they affect how we lead. 

 

Rachel L. Rider is the author and owner of MettaWorks LLC, a company that helps top leaders in the technology industry through executive coaching. Her book, "Who You Are Is How You Lead," shares her expertise, experience, and insights using the MettaWorks Method, which has been successful for many leaders.

 

Let’s jump in!

 

Key Highlights From The Show:

 

[00:01] Intro and a quick bio of the guest; Rachel Rider

[01:46] What is Somatic Experiencing and Polarity Therapy

[02:57] Rachel’s backstory into how she got into this area of specialisation

[05:23] How Rachel helps unconventional leaders disrupt their status quo

[06:48] Common corporate patterns and norms that should be revisited

[08:50] Why people change jobs and leave companies 

[15:25] Is being a leader for everyone?

[17:33] Recipe to becoming a better leader

[29:14] The kind of a leader Rachel is

[32:01] What it means for Rachel to be an entrepreneur

[35:36] Valuable lessons Rachel has learned in changing from corporate to entrepreneurship

[39:32] How to reach out, connect or learn more about Rachel Rider

[39:52] Ending the show

 

Notable Quotes:

• Your attitude and how you think will determine how you present yourself as a leader.
• Many people quit their jobs because of their bosses, not the company itself.
• Most successful business leaders didn't learn interpersonal skills initially; they climbed the corporate ladder by focusing on their technical abilities.
• Just because someone excels at closing deals as a salesperson doesn't mean they'll be a competent leader as a sales manager.
• If you want the world to change, be the one to initiate that change.
• To improve as a leader, begin by introspecting and better understanding yourself.

 

Resources Mentioned:

 

1.Who You Are Is How You Lead by Rachel L. Rider

 

2.Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek

 

Connect With Rachel Rider:

 

Website: https://mettaworks.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellrider/

 

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