Ep 147: 2024 Global Leadership Summit Takeaways—Craig Groeschel and Jo Saxton
Sep 3, 2024
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Craig Groeschel, a renowned leadership development expert, and Jo Saxton, a noteworthy leadership coach and author, dive deep into their personal takeaways from the recent Global Leadership Summit. They discuss the power of effective communication and the significance of genuine connection in leadership. Key topics highlight the essence of building relationships, defining personal legacy, and empowering future leaders, especially women. Their shared insights encourage listeners to reflect on their own leadership journeys and the impact they aim to create.
The summit emphasized the importance of understanding the intent behind communication, enhancing leaders’ effectiveness and connections with their teams.
Craig and Jo highlighted the significance of nurturing relationships and empowering emerging leaders, particularly women, to shape the future of leadership.
Deep dives
Insights from the Global Leadership Summit
The recent Global Leadership Summit provided thought-provoking insights for leaders, particularly highlighting Erwin's concept of the frequencies of communication. This idea encourages leaders to look beyond the surface meaning of words and consider the intent behind them. Additionally, Will's focus on hospitality resonated as a critical aspect of leadership, demonstrating the powerful impact of loving and valuing people within the workplace. This emphasis on relationships and emotional connectivity aims to deepen leaders' approaches and enhance their influence.
The Importance of Generational Leadership
A notable interaction during the summit was the engagement with next-generation leaders, illustrating the significance of multi-generational exchanges in leadership development. Joe Saxon expressed enthusiasm in connecting with younger leaders, emphasizing their hunger for knowledge and their potential to shape future leadership landscapes. This connection serves as a reminder that leadership is not only about established figures but also about empowering the emerging voices within the community. The summit reinforced the idea that diverse perspectives can greatly enrich the overall leadership experience.
Embracing Weakness and Legacy in Leadership
Conversations surrounding legacy and leading from a place of vulnerability were pivotal during the summit, particularly highlighted by Johnny Eric Santata's impactful presence. She exemplified how one's weaknesses can be transformed into strengths that drive meaningful change, inspiring both Craig and Joe to reflect on their own leadership journeys. Craig emphasized the importance of developing deeper relationships and authentically valuing those around him, while Joe focused on creating opportunities for women leaders to rise. This exploration of personal legacies encourages all leaders to envision their long-term impact and the ways they can nurture growth in others.
In this second episode about the 2024 Global Leadership Summit, GLN VP of Marketing and podcast host Whitney Putnam talks with Craig Groeschel and Jo Saxton about how they were personally impacted by this year’s Summit. We invite you to listen in as Craig and Jo share their highlights and challenges that they heard and also some of the ideas and actions that they are implementing immediately on their teams.
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