#175: Tim Schurrer, Author and CEO of David Novak Leadership – Help others win
Feb 22, 2024
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Explore the importance of helping others win to achieve personal success. Learn marketing mistakes to avoid, the impact of developing strong leaders in youth programs, and how to refine your definition of success. Discover innovative ways to build a stronger team dynamic and support others in reaching common goals.
Success in career requires shifting focus from 'me' to 'we' for accomplishing big things.
Creating collaborative environments where team members feel valued leads to project success.
Deep dives
David Novak Leadership's Mission and Programs at Different Life Stages
David Novak Leadership aims to develop leaders at every stage of life from preschool to the C-suite through various programs. The non-profit organization encompasses How Leaders Lead for business professionals, a new mobile app offering daily leadership insights, the Novak Leadership Institute at the University of Missouri, and Lead for Change for middle and high school students. Additionally, the program Global Game Changers focuses on teaching leadership to elementary school students.
Identifying and Addressing the Biggest Challenge for Leaders Today
Through a problem detection study, it was revealed that the most common challenge for leaders is a lack of time, not resources or budget constraints. Focusing on this key issue, strategies were developed to create impactful solutions for leaders by offering products like the How Leaders Lead app that deliver condensed leadership insights from podcast episodes for quick learning and application.
Challenges in Creating a Leadership App and Lessons Learned
Launching the How Leaders Lead app posed challenges in finding the balance between releasing a version that offers immediate value while continuously improving it. Inspired by successful apps like the Bible app and Spotify, the app was designed to provide short leadership soundbites from podcast interviews to start the day with actionable leadership lessons, fostering a daily leadership habit.
Emphasizing Collaboration and Empowerment in Team Leadership
Creating products collaboratively with a team was highlighted as a fun and effective method, enabling shared decision-making and empowering team members to contribute their insights and ideas. By allowing team members to participate in decision-making processes, leadership fosters a collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and engaged in the project's success.
When you think about success in your career, you usually think about your own goals and growth.
But if you really want to accomplish big things in your career, you have to shift your focus from “me” to “we.” In this episode, you’ll see how to help others win and become the kind of leader everyone wants to work for.
You’ll also discover:
Something to try in your next staff meeting to make your team feel more recognized
Two common marketing mistakes (and how to fix them)
A question that can help you refine your own definition of success
Innovative programs to help the kids in your life become stronger leaders