#0086 - Jose Corella - Empowering teams to take initiative
Aug 17, 2023
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Former US air force leader, Jose Corella, shares insights on applying leadership principles in civilian organizations. Topics include mission command, red team thinking, servant leadership, and the power of leadership training. Discover how effective leaders empower teams to take initiative and think critically to achieve goals. Practical insights to enhance your leadership skills.
Leadership training is essential for effective leadership and should be invested in by organizations.
Red teaming can improve decision-making and strategy by providing a critical examination of plans and identifying blind spots.
Deep dives
Training and shared principles
Training provides shared principles and language for teams, helping them align and communicate effectively. It is important to invest in leadership training, just like the defense forces do, to ensure leaders have the necessary skills and knowledge to lead effectively.
Repetitive training and muscle memory
Repetitive training, as used in the defense forces, helps teams develop muscle memory and adaptability to different situations. This approach can be applied in organizations, where teams should practice and repeat exercises that challenge assumptions and scenarios to improve decision-making and reduce risk.
Lack of leadership development in corporate sector
The corporate sector often lacks effective leadership development programs, leading to a gap in leadership skills. Many leaders learn on the job, relying on internal politics and lacking the necessary training to effectively lead teams and drive innovation. Investing in leadership training can bridge this gap and improve overall organizational performance.
Red teaming and structured challenge
Red teaming, a structured way to challenge plans, can be highly beneficial in the corporate sector. By bringing in external perspectives and utilizing tools such as the 5 Whys and 6 strategic questions, organizations can identify blind spots, improve strategies, and mitigate risks. Red teaming helps provide a critical examination of plans and supports better decision-making.
Join Murray Robinson and Shane Gibson as they chat with Jose Corella about how leadership principles from the US air force can be applied in civilian organizations. Discover how effective leaders empower teams to think critically and take initiative to achieve the goal. Learn about mission command red team thinking, servant leadership and the power of leadership training. Tune in for practical insights to enhance your leadership skills.
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