Seven Behaviors of Effective Leaders from Maria Scarangella

In this episode of the Future of Teamwork podcast, host Dane interviews Maria Scarangella, president of Scarangella Consulting. Maria shares her extensive experience from her 37 year career at Geico, including 35 years in leadership roles across multiple functions. The discussion dives into leadership philosophies, particularly the importance of transparency, trust, and building a cohesive team culture. Listen in for Maria's seven behaviors for leadership, the significance of having creative and relevant consequences, and the value of coaching and accountability in organizations.

Key Takeaways: 
00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast
00:19 Meet Maria Scarangella: A Leader in Transformational Change
01:34 Diving into Leadership and Teamwork
01:49 Maria's Journey and Leadership Philosophy
03:57 Building Trust and Transparent Leadership
07:01 Creating a Positive Team Environment
12:49 Seven Key Leadership Behaviors
21:01 Coaching and Accountability in Leadership
25:59 Understanding Your Team and Business
27:24 The Power of a Beginner's Mindset
27:59 Outsider Perspectives in Problem Solving
28:35 Setting Goals and Priorities
29:34 Aligning Organizational Goals
32:56 Rewarding Team Contributions
34:49 The Role of Coaching in Leadership
39:40 Intentional Change and Execution
43:22 Creative Consequences in Team Dynamics
46:17 Final Thoughts and Takeaways