The Subtle Art of Leadership w/ Amy Long

In this episode of "Women Who Lead Inself," hosts Kelly and Aliya engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Amy Long, author of the newly released book "Subtle Leadership." Amy shares her insights on the importance of effective communication and the subtle nuances of leadership that can empower teams. Drawing from her extensive experience in both legal and corporate environments, she emphasizes the need for leaders to break down tasks into manageable parts and to embrace uncertainty. The discussion highlights the significance of fostering a culture where team members feel safe to take ownership and make mistakes, ultimately leading to greater confidence and productivity. Listeners will gain valuable strategies for freeing up their time and enhancing their leadership skills, making this episode a must-listen for female founders and aspiring leaders. Buy The Subtle Art of Leadership here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Subtle-Art-Leadership-Strategic-Confidence-ebook/dp/B0FBHD5MQL Connect with Amy Long - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-cornforth-long/ KEY TAKEAWAYS Subtle Leadership : Effective leadership is defined by subtle, everyday actions rather than grand gestures. Building trust and credibility comes from how leaders treat their team members in small moments. Breaking Down Tasks : Leaders should break down processes into smaller, manageable parts. This approach helps maintain momentum and allows team members to grasp their responsibilities more effectively, fostering a sense of ownership. Embrace Uncertainty : Leaders need to become comfortable with uncertainty and allow team members to take ownership of tasks, even if they don't execute them in the same way the leader would. This builds confidence and frees up the leader's time. BEST MOMENTS "There's really no one but you to define how you're going to be as a leader. It's about the moments, not really the days and the weeks and the months." "When you want to know how to empower your staff, give them real authority and ownership." "You have to meet people where they are. You need to begin at that baseline of someone that moves at the slower speed." HOST SOCIALS Kelly Quinn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caremetrics/ Aliya Musa https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliya-musa-ab209050/ https://www.facebook.com/aliya.musa.5/