Part 1 of 2: Steffan Surdek: Way of The Co-Creative Leader

As a leader, is it possible to participate in the "conversation of change" without being the first to speak? Or, as a leader who speaks last, how can you ensure that your team feels heard and valued? . Steffan Surdek will share his practical structure for leading by including others in the next two episodes of The Dov Baron Show Podcast. He will guide us through examining how we, as leaders, can take the weight off our shoulders and lead by inclusion. . Steffan believes enabling people to actively contribute to a greater cause and make a difference in the organization galvanizes the team and helps leaders develop their co-creative leadership skills. . Steffan Surdek is an in-demand leadership development coach and global corporate trainer. He founded Surdek Solutions, a company specializing in leadership development in Montreal, Canada. . His latest book is titled "The Way of the Co-Creative Leader." . Join us as we explore how to be co-creative leaders and keep our teams creative and brilliant without stifling their unique perspectives. . Website https://www.steffansurdek.com/ Book: https://www.cocreativeleadership.ca Social Media https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffansurdek/ https://twitter.com/ssurdek . Part 1) How to End Conversational Debt Leadership Styles and Effects: The implications of speaking first or last and how doing either may affect team perception and idea reception. Death by Conformity: Have you unintentionally stifled the brilliance of your people? Co-Creative Leadership: Co-creative leadership as a way to maintain and nurture creativity. The Benefits of Creative Inclusion: Sharing the creative burden: Specific strategies that let your team know that it's safe to speak up. Transition from Technical to Leadership Roles: Stefan discusses his shift from a technical career to a leadership role, emphasizing human-centric skills over technical expertise. Challenges in Technical Leadership: Challenges faced by technically skilled individuals when promoted to leadership roles without adequate people skills. Actions to be Taken: Inclusion in Leadership: Leaders must include team members in problem-solving to enhance engagement and solution ownership. Encouraging Open Dialogue: Leaders are encouraged to allow team members to challenge ideas to foster a more collaborative and open environment. Reflecting on Personal Leadership Style: Leaders must consider their own styles and their potential impact on team dynamics and creativity. Personal Development for Leaders: Suggestions for leaders to evolve from purely technical roles to more comprehensive leadership roles focusing on people skills... ------------- Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging . Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging . "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose Connect with Dov Baron:https://[email protected], review, and send this episode to the most thoughtful builder you know. That is how the algorithm finds the people who still ask why. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.