Are you the hero or the villain in your team? w Carl Smith and Jesse Wroblewski

Summary The conversation explores the concept of being a hero or a villain in a team and how awareness of one's role can lead to more intentional actions. The guests, Jesse and Carl, share their perspectives on this topic. Jesse discusses his experience running an agency and how he developed a marketing approach for supervillains. Carl talks about his role at the Bureau and the challenges of being a leader. They also discuss the importance of empathy and self-reflection in avoiding villainous behavior. The conversation highlights the need for leaders to be aware of their actions and the impact they have on others. They also explore the challenges of leadership and self-awareness, particularly in relation to the younger generation. It delves into the importance of difficult conversations, honest feedback, and effective reward systems. The fear and pressure of being in a position of power are discussed, along with the potential for toxic leadership. Strategies for improving self-awareness include having a coach, seeking unfiltered feedback, and using AI tools. The concept of decommoditization is introduced as a way to differentiate oneself in a competitive market. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the supportive and inspiring nature of the Bureau community. Takeaways • Being a hero or a villain is subjective and depends on the perspective of others. • Leaders should be aware of their actions and the impact they have on their team. • Empathy and self-reflection are important in avoiding villainous behavior. • True communication and understanding can help build stronger relationships within a team. Difficult conversations and honest feedback are crucial for effective leadership. • Fear and pressure can lead to toxic leadership, and it's important to find healthy ways to manage negative energy. • Having a coach and seeking unfiltered feedback can help improve self-awareness. • Decommoditization is a strategy to differentiate oneself in a competitive market. • The Bureau community is a supportive and inspiring network for professionals. Chapters 03:23 This dude is like Batman...I'm somebody's Joker 07:50 When you think you're a hero, but maybe you're a villain 10:40 The 3 brains in side every organization 11:05 Being conscious of an advanced perspective 13:53 Knowing when you've slipped into villain mode 20:36 Ways to increase your level of self-awareness 26:35 Decommoditization: Differentiating Yourself in a Competitive Market 31:24 The Supportive and Inspiring Nature of the Bureau Community Jesse's book Web: https://marketingforsupervillains.com Amazon: Marketing for Supervillains https://tinyurl.com/59tkjs39 Contacting Jesse Web: https://decommoditized.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-wroblewski/ Contacting Carl Web: https://bureauofdigital.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-w-smith/