The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 206 | Les McKeown on Visionaries, Operators and Processors and How Each Is Necessary In Thriving Organizations
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Aug 7, 2018 
Les McKeown, CEO of Predictable Success, dives into the crucial roles of visionaries, operators, and processors in thriving organizations. He discusses the importance of understanding these leadership styles to enhance team dynamics and decision-making. The conversation highlights the challenges visionaries face and how collaboration can prevent chaos. McKeown emphasizes the need for clear decision-making frameworks and offers strategies to improve synergy among team members, ensuring organizational health and growth.
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Les Downsized His Company
- Les McKeown decided to downsize his company to a solo practice with one assistant.
- He did this to regain satisfaction and avoid the exhausting demands of managing a larger team.
Shift From Heroic To Team Leadership
- Transition from heroic leadership to team-based decision-making is key for scaling.
- Heroic leadership is exciting but unsustainable and causes chaos at larger stages.
Charismatic Leaders Need Teams
- Even charismatic leaders like Steve Jobs depend on high-quality teams to scale.
- The leader is a face, but sustainable success relies on effective team decision-making.