4. THE RICHNESS IN DIVERSE LEADERSHIP -SARITA JOHAN

Show Objective In this episode we explore what diverse leadership is,  why it is important to consider and the richness it brings to your partnership and business. I remember the days where we used to say leave your problems at the door, it never sat well with me and I realised why about  10 years ago. In order to be the best version of yourself you need to be able to bring all of you and allow yourself the best possible opportunity to perform at your best.    Key issues for dynamic business partnerships  Understanding the idea of diverse leadership but unsure how to create itHiring people that are alike versus people that are different to you and your partner(s) (starts with not having defined role descriptions)Hungry for new ideas and innovation however not able to access Not having a deep understanding of unique qualities that existLevel of focus and priority, being busy with the doing in the business vs the building    What you need to know  Understanding the impact of diverse leadership Assess your culture, take the temperature in your business, what are your core values, are they current? Understand your current workforce and the people you require   What you need to do Invest in ongoing leadership development of yourself, your partners and your teamSet up innovation discussion meeting, encourages people to bring ideas and feedback, create an environment of trustAllow people to be part of your path forward, many studies have shown when people feel part of the bigger picture it doesn't only retain talent but they are also better performers which = happier workforceUnderstanding that each individual = uniqueCommit to the development of ongoing programs