The 3C's to Being a Champion

Lee explores the key insights from Carlo Ancelotti's leadership book, "Quiet Leadership." He reflects on the importance of relationships, connection, and authenticity in leadership, drawing inspiration from Ancelotti's approach to managing world-class football teams. The episode highlights the three Cs to becoming a champion: capability of tasks, cultural fit, and contribution to the team. Listeners are encouraged to apply these principles to enhance their leadership skills and team performance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Importance of Relationships: Building strong relationships with team members, support staff, and superiors is crucial for effective leadership.

• Authentic Leadership Style: Being authentic in leadership, maintaining emotions, and connecting with individuals on a personal level can lead to success.

• Three C's to Becoming a Champion: Focus on capability of tasks, cultural fit within the team, and contribution to the team to create a high-performing team.

• Capability: Clarity of tasks, support, and learning opportunities are essential for individuals to be capable in their roles.

• Cultural Fit: Aligned values, supportive environment, and clarity of vision are key components for fitting into the team or organisation.

• Contribution to the Team: Clear roles and responsibilities, empowerment, and clarity of goals are crucial for making a valuable contribution to the team.

BEST MOMENTS

"He leads by understanding the person... around the importance of connection." 

"There's three Cs to being a champion... how capable are you to do the task?" 

"So how much of a contribution to the team do you make? How much of a contribution do each member of the team make?"

"He would make a point of understanding the person, but then also leading in that way." 

"So the three Cs to being a champion are those three Cs... what you are doing for yourself to make sure that you are as capable as you can be." 

HOST BIO

You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194 Lee@leehoughton.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/

For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.

Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.