Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life

William Vanderbloemen on 12 Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest

Nov 13, 2023

CEO and founder of Vanderbloemen executive search firm, William Vanderbloemen, discusses 12 habits that separate the best leaders from the rest. Topics include self-awareness and its relevance in job interviews and personal development, the enduring value of human touch in the workplace, and the impact of AI on the job market.

39:23

Episode guests

William Vanderbloemen

AI Summary

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Self-awareness is a crucial habit that separates the best leaders from the rest, enabling them to make mindful decisions and drive positive change.

Soft skills, such as empathy, communication, and adaptability, play a significant role in effective leadership and cannot be easily replaced by artificial intelligence.

Deep dives

The Importance of Self-Awareness for Leadership

Self-awareness is a key habit that separates the best leaders from the rest. It is the ability to recognize one's strengths and weaknesses and understand how one's actions impact others. By being self-aware, leaders are better equipped to make mindful decisions and make positive changes when necessary. Developing self-awareness is a crucial step in becoming a unicorn leader.

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership

03:26

Snip

NaN:NaN

Snip

NaN:NaN

Introduction

2min

Be the Unicorn: Identifying Data-Driven Leadership Habits

7min

AI's Impact on the Workforce

4min

The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership

3min

The Importance of Productivity Tools, Harvard Business Review, and Self-Awareness

5min

The Power of Self-Awareness

18min

This week I’m excited to bring you a conversation I had with William Vanerbloemen. William is the CEO and founder of Vanerbloemen a leading executive search firm that serves teams with a greater purpose by aligning their people solutions for growth through executive search, compensation, succession, and diversity consulting. William is also the author of Be the Unicorn: 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest.

In this conversation he unveils the surprising and learnable skills that make individuals shine. These habits form a roadmap for developing the sought-after abilities that are consistent among the most talented individuals. "Be the Unicorn" symbolizes the unique and standout qualities discussed in the book, offering a field guide for those looking to level up. In addition William sheds light on the importance of self-awareness as the starting point in the journey of personal development while stressing the ongoing nature of self-awareness and its relevance in job interviews, productivity mastery, and personal development.

We also touch on the impact of AI on the job market, emphasizing how human skills will continue to be crucial, outlasting any innovations or technology on the horizon. William highlights the enduring value of human touch in the workplace, making a compelling case for the learning and nurturing of soft skills. Whether you're navigating a job interview, striving for personal growth, or aiming to stand out from the crowd, this episode offers invaluable wisdom for your journey.

Make sure to check out our sponsors to help support the show!

Connect with William:

Connect with Erik:

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

________________________________________