You’ve probably felt the immense stress that comes with work and life in today’s incredibly complex world. We’re all searching for ways to effectively navigate this VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) landscape. In this episode, I delve into positive leadership with our guest Craig Dowden, to explore how we can shine as leaders and achieve exceptional results while positively impacting those around us.

Craig Dowden is a highly respected executive coach with the Forbes Coaches Council, an award-winning speaker, and the “Do Good Lead Well” podcast host. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology with a specialization in business and is a certified positive psychology coach. Craig co-authored the book "A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself So You Can Master the World" with Alan Malayle, former CEO of Ford Motor Company and Boeing, and Sarah MacArthur. His work focuses on evidence-based approaches to leadership and team excellence, making positive leadership a concept and a daily practice.

“The only thing people see are your behaviors, and then they're going to make assumptions about what your values and beliefs are based on what they see.” - Craig Dowden

This week on The Rising Leader:

The differing schools of thought in leadership: operational excellence vs. positive leadership.

Why positive leadership is increasingly vital in a VUCA world.

Practical steps for mastering mindset and resilience to elevate leadership effectiveness.

The challenging but essential skill of receiving feedback and turning criticism into growth.

Craig’s personal story of being a coach who received tough feedback about listening and used it to improve.

Understanding the concept of allostatic load and its impact on leadership.

The genius of the 'and': integrating excellence with compassion and empathy.

Authentic leadership is defined as aligning behaviors with values and beliefs for true impact.

Resources Mentioned:

Book: "Lead From The Heart" by Mark C. Crowley

Book: "Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition" by Kim Scott

Book: "A Time to Lead: Mastering Yourself So You Can Master the World" with Alan Malayle

Contact Craig Dowden:

Website

Do Good Lead Well

LinkedIn

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