The Leadership Skill Most Executives Ignore—and Why It Costs Them Performance | The Olympic Minds - 31

Many leaders believe authority and expertise drive performance—but the real differentiator is something far more fundamental: the ability to listen and understand.In this episode, Sherry Winn, two-time Olympian and executive leadership expert, sits down with Dariusz Krzemiński, HR Advisor to the Management Board at Promar, a global HR leader with over 30 years of experience across industries and regions. Together, they unpack how self-awareness, curiosity, and emotional intelligence create high-performing organizations—and why leaders must continuously learn to stay effective. KEY TAKEAWAYSLeadership clarity starts with self-awareness masteryEmotional intelligence drives stronger team performanceHigh-performance cultures are built through trust and understandingFrom redefining HR’s role to building connection-driven cultures, this episode provides actionable insights for leaders navigating complex organizations. Tune in, subscribe, and share with a leader ready to elevate their impact.Guest: Dariusz Krzemiński (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkrzeminski/)Host: Sherry Winn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewinningleadershipcompany/)Sound: Mahesh R.Producer: Archita Puranik