Why Every Successful Leader Needs to Know Their Key Question with Stacey Philpot

QuoteTypically, boredom does not lead to highly rewarding moments, and we tend to invest a lot of effort in avoiding fear. However, it is often when we face our fears that we experience significant turning points in our lives. - Stacey PhilpotWho is Stacey Philpot?Dr Stacey Philpot has built an impressive career as a leadership development advisor, helping some of the world's most successful companies navigate through disruptive times and inspire culture change. Her extensive experience has brought her to advise top-notch companies such as Apple, Nike, and Johnson & Johnson on matters of talent assessment, leadership development, succession planning, and inclusion.Stacey's success as a coach comes from her background as a licensed psychologist and executive, which has allowed her to guide CEOs of Fortune 500 companies in developing their executive committees and managing complex board dynamics. In addition to her coaching, Stacey is a renowned speaker at conferences and executive retreats and has authored several articles on topics related to leadership development.Stacey graduated with honours from Dickinson College and holds a doctorate in Organizational Psychology from Rutgers University. She has lived and studied in London, England and Osaka, Japan.Stacey Philpots shift from Corporate to ConsultingStacey was the head of Deloittes Leadership Consulting practice where she guided the firms work with clients on matters of succession, talent assessment, leadership development, and inclusion. While there she increased revenue for her practice by over 250% and tripled the size of her organisation in under three years. Prior to Deloitte, Stacey worked as Managing Partner for a high-growth boutique consultancy where she was responsible for setting the firms strategy and market positioning.Stacey seamlessly integrates her skills as a licensed psychologist and executive in her work and places great importance on using a deliberate and data-driven approach to the hiring process.Key Leadership learning moments (timestamps)00:03:19:08 Young Girl with Big Dreams00:05:14:18- Stacey's Inquisitive Mind00:08:34:14 - Stacey's Pushy Attitude00:10:30:09- Working with Different Cultures00:13:57:06 - Leadership Questions Unanswered00:15:46:23 - 3 Problems CEOs Have00:16:58:10 - Credibility does Matter!00:18:34:19 - The Shift from Corporate to Consulting00:23:13:21 - Fear = Life Turning Point - Scene #200:25:08:03 - Eradicating Fear in Workplaces00:29:36:15- Leadership in the Modern Era00:35:03:01- Creating a Competency Model00:37:23:04- Leadership Questions - For the Future!00:41:04:00- The Most Successful CEOs00:42:32:17- 3 Questions to Ask People Around CEOs00:43:28:06- Stacey's Biggest Lessons00:46:12:17- Perfection is Boring!00:48:33:20- Stacey's Pivotal Moments00:51:03:10- Relationships are Real Foundations00:52:48:15- Psychological Safety00:53:15:17- Meaning of LeadershipStaceys links:LinkedInWebsiteFollow the podcastIf youve just stumbled across this podcast episode by chance, please click here to follow it so you never miss a future episode.If you want to learn more about this podcast, and myself, Sope Agbelusi, you can do so using any of the links below.Connect with Me Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Email: [email protected] I am always keen to hear your thoughts and connect with the community of listeners. If you have any comments, feedback or thoughts, please drop me an email at https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]