The Me1st Method with Michael Palanski — Hands-On Leadership Development for New Roles and Big Challenges

Today, I’m discussing a research-based method for hands-on leadership development with Dr. Michael Palanski, a social scientist and Professor of Management in the Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. Michael is an active researcher in the area of leader development and business ethics and teaches classes in leadership, business ethics, and cross-cultural management.We talk about his book, The Me1st Method: Hands-On Leadership Development for New Roles and Big Challenges. The conversation covers:How this book helps “Next Big Challenge Leaders” (those taking on new roles and big challenges)Does focusing on self first mean being self-centered?The hurdles Next Big Challenge leaders are facing“From face to embrace”Should leaders “go it alone?”Avoiding the appeal of the quick fixYour Personal Leadership Purpose Statement and how that connects to organizational changeEngaging one’s teamLearn more about The Me1st Method at http://mikepalanski.com About today’s guestMike Palanski is a social scientist who is dedicated to developing better leaders and organizations. He’s a pracademic, meaning he strives to combine the academic-oriented pursuits of teaching and research with the practice-oriented pursuits of writing, speaking, coaching, and consulting. He is a Professor of Management in the Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY. He teaches classes in leadership, business ethics, and cross-cultural management and is an active researcher in the area of leader development and business ethics. Follow him on LinkedIn. About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossromano I also host Sideline Sessions, a podcast for coaches and parents of student-athletes. The show features conversations with coaches and performance experts in the NFL, NBA, NCAA, Olympics, and more. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3Rp0QGt