The Hidden Dangers of Multitasking

In this episode of Perpetual mOetion, Dr. mOe Anderson speaks with leadership consultant Michael DeLisser about the critical aspects of effective leadership, including the importance of communication skills, the dangers of multitasking, and the need for self-awareness. They discuss strategies for conducting effective meetings, the significance of pre-work, and the impact of gender diversity in leadership roles. Michael also shares insights from his book, Leadership Accelerators, which emphasizes emotional intelligence and the development of strong communication skills for leaders. Quote of the Day: "Diverse teams outperform homogenous teams." Takeaways 1. Leaders often lack training in communication skills. 2. Multitasking can damage our ability to focus and learn. 3. Effective meetings require purpose and preparation. 4. Self-awareness is crucial for leadership effectiveness. 5. Emotional intelligence is more important than IQ in leadership. 6. Leadership development is an ongoing process. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Challenges 00:59 The Roots of Leadership Coaching 01:58 Communication Skills and Leadership 04:01 The Dangers of Multitasking 08:22 Effective Meeting Management 11:52 Pre-Work and Meeting Preparation 15:34 Self-Awareness in Leadership 17:54 Coaching Team Members Effectively 20:09 The Importance of Gender Diversity in Leadership   To learn more and connect with Michael online  website at https://www.delisserconsulting.com/.   Would you like to be a guest on this podcast? Join Podmatch and get access to this show and 1000's of other podcast hosts looking for guests to interview. https://www.joinpodmatch.com/perpetualmoetionwdrmoeanderson  Learn more about Dr. mOe's services and books on her website at www.drmOeAnderson.com.  Follow her on social media!  @drmOeanderson Elevate your public speaking skills with 1x1 or online Public Speaking Coaching (https://drmoeanderson.com/coaching/) Feature your business on this award-winning podcast or book Dr. mOe for a speaking engagement! Contact her today! [email protected] Please support this indie, woman-owned, small business providing free educational and inspirational content. Use one of these secure, fee-free ways to support the production and distribution of this award-winning show:  1. Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/drmoeandu 2. CashApp: $drmoeanderson 3. Venmo: @drmoeanderson