Navigating with Purpose: The Power of Intentional Leadership

Navigating with Purpose: The Power of Intentional LeadershipIn this episode of Leaders in Tech, host Emily Parker engages in a deep conversation with Sharon O'Mara, Co-Founder of Corduroy Group and former senior marketing executive at Apple and Adobe, about the power and nuances of intentional leadership. Sharon shares insights from her 25+ years of experience in tech marketing, discussing the importance of setting clear intentions, aligning personal and organisational goals, and the critical role of prioritising team well-being and development. Listeners will learn how to define and maintain intentional leadership, manage team dynamics effectively, and continuously refine their leadership approach based on reflective practice. The discussion also touches on how to handle alignment issues between individual and team goals, and the impact of clear communication on team performance and motivation.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Sharon O'Mara01:49 The Power of Intentional Leadership02:12 Defining and Practicing Intentionality05:14 Skills for Intentional Leadership06:50 Aligning Team and Company Goals11:13 Balancing Individual and Team Intentions12:54 Navigating Career Obstacles with Intention19:16 The Importance of Continuous Self-Assessment21:32 Prioritising and Re-evaluating Intentions27:44 Leadership and Team Dynamics35:45 Final Thoughts and AdviceConnect with us on LinkedIn:Guest: Sharon O'MaraHost: Emily ParkerFollow LeadHERs in Tech on Social Media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Navigating with Purpose: The Power of Intentional LeadershipIn this episode of Leaders in Tech, host Emily Parker engages in a deep conversation with Sharon O'Mara, Co-Founder of Corduroy Group and former senior marketing executive at Apple and Adobe, about the power and nuances of intentional leadership. Sharon shares insights from her 25+ years of experience in tech marketing, discussing the importance of setting clear intentions, aligning personal and organisational goals, and the critical role of prioritising team well-being and development. Listeners will learn how to define and maintain intentional leadership, manage team dynamics effectively, and continuously refine their leadership approach based on reflective practice. The discussion also touches on how to handle alignment issues between individual and team goals, and the impact of clear communication on team performance and motivation.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Sharon O'Mara01:49 The Power of Intentional Leadership02:12 Defining and Practicing Intentionality05:14 Skills for Intentional Leadership06:50 Aligning Team and Company Goals11:13 Balancing Individual and Team Intentions12:54 Navigating Career Obstacles with Intention19:16 The Importance of Continuous Self-Assessment21:32 Prioritising and Re-evaluating Intentions27:44 Leadership and Team Dynamics35:45 Final Thoughts and AdviceConnect with us on LinkedIn:Guest: Sharon O'MaraHost: Emily ParkerFollow LeadHERs in Tech on Social Media:InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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