SPECIAL EPISODE: Top Ten Leadership Challenges for 2024

Summary In this episode, the Garth & Jason review their Top 10 Leadership Challenges from the first 17 episodes of the podcast. They discuss each challenge and provide insights and examples. The challenges include taking time to step back and connect with others, giving honest feedback, supporting something or someone outside of your portfolio, working hard to create luck, finding your leadership value word, creating spaces for open and transparent communication, showing vulnerability with your team, being visible as a leader, investing in your team's strengths and leadership potential, and allowing people to share their opinions openly and transparently. Garth & Jason commit to taking on specific challenges themselves and encourage listeners to do the same. Takeaways Take time to step back and connect with the people you work with. Give honest feedback to those who can benefit from it. Support something or someone outside of your portfolio to build a culture that is not siloed. Work hard to create luck and find ways to use your work to make a positive impact. Find your leadership value word and let it guide your decisions. Create spaces for open and transparent communication with your team. Show vulnerability with your team and take chances to connect on a deeper level. Be visible as a leader and actively engage with your team and organization. Invest in your team's strengths and help them find their own leadership potential. Allow people to share their opinions openly and transparently to foster a culture of collaboration and diverse perspectives. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Top 10 Leadership Challenges 02:42 - Number 10: Giving and Taking 03:38 - Number 9: All-Star Apologies 04:44 - Number 8: Courageous Crossroads 05:41 - Number 7: The Harder You Work 06:35 - Number 6: Diamonds are a Leader's Best Friend 07:24 - Number 5: When Loser Lasso 08:31 - Number 4: Are You Ready? 09:32 - Number 3: Let It Go 12:46 - Number 2: Extreme Ownership 14:59 - Number 1: Try a Fist to Five 16:50 - Conclusion