Evolving Your Leadership Competencies with David Roberts, President and CEO of Verra Mobility
Oct 2, 2023
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David Roberts, President and CEO of Verra Mobility, discusses how successful leaders develop personal habits to continuously grow and evolve their leadership competencies. Topics include looking to the past for principles, borrowing from mentors, moving beyond comfort zones, and increasing clarity. Other topics include implementing leadership philosophy, practicing servant leadership, asking questions, pre-deciding, exploring the 4Fs of Leadership, stepping outside of the comfort zone, the importance of clear communication, and achieving tangible results.
Reflecting on past principles and values helps leaders maintain a servant leadership mindset.
Embracing mentorship and adopting their ideas can bring fresh perspectives to leadership styles.
Deep dives
Establishing Principles from the Past
Looking back to the early stages of leadership, it is important to remember the principles and values that brought us success. As leaders grow and gain more responsibilities, they can become disconnected from the core practices that got them where they are. By recognizing the importance of humble beginnings and staying connected to the people who helped us succeed, we can maintain a servant leadership mindset and continue to make decisions that prioritize others.
Gleaning Wisdom from Mentors
Borrowing from the wisdom of mentors is a valuable practice for leaders. Accepting that we don't have to have all the answers and acknowledging the influence of others helps us become better leaders. Embracing and promoting the ideas and philosophies we learn from mentors can bring fresh perspectives and innovation to our leadership styles and decision-making processes.
Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone
Stepping outside our comfort zones is essential for personal growth and development. As leaders, we often face the temptation to stay in our areas of competence and familiarity, but true growth lies in venturing into the unknown. Accepting discomfort and embracing new challenges expands our capabilities, encourages innovation, and helps us adapt to changing circumstances.
The Importance of Clarity
Clarity in communication is crucial for effective leadership. Leaders must recognize that simply stating something does not guarantee comprehension. Taking the time to ensure that messages are understood, asking for questions and feedback, and investing energy into maintaining clarity fosters a healthy and productive work environment. By prioritizing clarity, leaders can prevent misunderstandings, encourage engagement, and inspire better results.
In this episode, David Roberts and I discuss how successful leaders develop personal habits to ensure they continuously grow and evolve their leadership competencies.
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