Unlabeled Leadership 053: Ronald Graves Illuminates Three Harmful Assumptions
On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about small or big acts of leadership.
In Episode 53, Ronald Graves discusses traditional leadership assumptions that are misguided and harmful. In Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership, you can read about thirteen of such assumptions. Ronald Takes on assumptions 11-13.
00:00 Prologue
Ronald has more than 35 years of business consulting experience, in which he served in leadership roles for 20 years. He is well versed in organizational performance improvement and leadership, and he is a certified coach. For the past year, Ronald has coached me as I work to refuel my entrepreneurial spirit!
02:01 Part 1: Recognition Is a Formal Process
Some traditional-thinking leaders believe that recognition isn’t necessary except when the organization requires formal acknowledgment. Others believe that employees already know their value. Ronald explains why these beliefs hurt employee engagement.
08:33 Part 2: Leadership Requires Little or No Training
Because of initial success, some leaders believe that they have mastered leadership. To them, leadership is a simple concept and requires no ongoing training. Ronald critiques this perspective.
16:30 Part 3: Leaders know How Effective Their Leadership Is
Some leaders believe that their leadership is self-apparent and effective. Ronald explains what might cause someone to believe this, and
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Episode links
Ronald’s LinkedIn Profile, Bio, and Website
Matrix Document and Instructions
Gary’s books:
What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?
Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership
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