How to Be Awesome at Your Job 730: How Leaders Can Succeed by Mastering the Eight Paradoxes of Effective Leaders with Dr. Tim Elmore
Dec 23, 2021
Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders, shares his expertise on the complexities of modern leadership. He discusses the eight paradoxes that leaders must master to inspire effectively, including balancing confidence with humility. Elmore highlights how emotional intelligence and adaptability are crucial in today's workplace. He also emphasizes building trust through seemingly trivial acts and the significance of preparing future generations by equipping them with resilience skills. His insights blend practical strategies with relatable anecdotes for aspiring leaders.
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Leadership Complexity Today
- Leadership today is harder due to complex social and emotional dynamics post-pandemic.
- Leaders face high expectations, entitlement, emotion, and decision fatigue unlike before.
Bob Iger's Confident Humility
- Bob Iger showed confidence and humility leading Disney by trusting Pixar with animation.
- He repaired relations with Steve Jobs, enabling Disney to buy Pixar successfully.
Success Through Ignorance
- Sarah Blakely succeeded founding Spanx by leveraging her ignorance of industry norms.
- Her unconventional approach allowed her to bypass usual protocols and win a big deal.
