"I'm Not Fixing Women and Nor Should You" -A Reading from The Leadership Compass by Michelle Redfern
07/22/24 • 9 min
In this mini-episode of Lead to Soar, Michelle Redfern, author of "The Leadership Compass," reads an excerpt from her book. Michelle emphasizes that women do not need fixing; instead, the focus should be on transforming the patriarchal systems that hinder their progress. Inspired by Catherine Fox's book "Stop Fixing Women," Michelle highlights the importance of addressing workplace policies and leadership frameworks designed for men.
Episode Highlights
Systemic Change Over Individual Fixes: Women aren't the problem; the system is.
The Leadership Compass: Aims to help women navigate and change the workplace.
Role of Organizations: Companies must address barriers to women's advancement, not just focus on skill-building for women.
Leadership Call to Action
For Individuals: Develop business, strategic, and financial skills. Advocate for meaningful coaching and development.
For Organizations: Implement comprehensive gender equity strategies and ensure leaders are accountable.
For Governments: Legislate minimum standards to promote workplace gender equity.
You can find more about The Leadership Compass including where to purchase at www.michelleredfern.com/books
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In this mini-episode of Lead to Soar, Michelle Redfern, author of "The Leadership Compass," reads an excerpt from her book. Michelle emphasizes that women do not need fixing; instead, the focus should be on transforming the patriarchal systems that hinder their progress. Inspired by Catherine Fox's book "Stop Fixing Women," Michelle highlights the importance of addressing workplace policies and leadership frameworks designed for men.
Episode Highlights
Systemic Change Over Individual Fixes: Women aren't the problem; the system is.
The Leadership Compass: Aims to help women navigate and change the workplace.
Role of Organizations: Companies must address barriers to women's advancement, not just focus on skill-building for women.
Leadership Call to Action
For Individuals: Develop business, strategic, and financial skills. Advocate for meaningful coaching and development.
For Organizations: Implement comprehensive gender equity strategies and ensure leaders are accountable.
For Governments: Legislate minimum standards to promote workplace gender equity.
You can find more about The Leadership Compass including where to purchase at www.michelleredfern.com/books
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Who Are You Called to Become?" A Reading from The Leadership Compass by Michelle Redfern
In this mini episode of Lead to Soar, Michelle Redfern, author of "The Leadership Compass," shares a reading from the book's first chapter. Michelle reflects on a transformative leadership retreat and the journey to discovering her true calling as a leader.
Episode Highlights
Transformational Retreat: A pivotal 2013 leadership retreat prompted Michelle to reflect deeply with the question, "Who are you called to become?"
Self-Discovery Journey: Michelle emphasizes the importance of listening to one's inner voice, reflecting on past experiences, and understanding personal and professional growth.
Mentorship Wisdom: Advice from a regional general manager about being a proactive leader and integrating career with personal life.
Practical Insights: Navigating career and family responsibilities, continuous self-improvement, and leveraging mentor advice to shape leadership style.
Leadership Call to Action
Reflect on Your Calling: Consider the question, "Who are you called to become?" and document your reflections.
Self-Assessment: Regularly evaluate whether you're making things happen, observing, or feeling lost.
Seek Feedback: Get insights from mentors or colleagues to improve your leadership approach.
Integrate Life and Career: Maintain harmony between your career and personal life for sustainable leadership.
Embrace Lifelong Learning: Commit to ongoing personal and professional development to enhance leadership skills.
You can find more about The Leadership Compass incuding where to purchase at www.michelleredfern.com/books
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Transforming Accidental Managers into Effective Leaders: Key Insights and Actionable Strategies
In this episode of the Lead to Soar podcast, Michelle and Mel discuss "accidental managers"—individuals promoted into management roles without formal training. They explore the distinction between managers and leaders, examine the prevalence and impact of untrained managers, and offer actionable advice for organizations to better support their management teams. The conversation emphasizes the importance of core managerial competencies, ongoing professional development, and strategic investment in management training, especially for frontline leaders.
Episode Highlights
Definition of Accidental Managers: Individuals promoted to management roles due to their proficiency in their previous positions, but without proper training or preparation.
Distinction Between Managers and Leaders:
Managers: Focus on administering tasks, organizing, and getting things done.
Leaders: Inspire greatness and drive extraordinary outcomes by engaging others.
Statistics on Managerial Training:
59% of managers with 1-2 employees report no training.
41% of managers with 3-5 employees report no training.
42% of new managers develop their style by mimicking previous managers rather than formal training.
Key Managerial Competencies:
Delegation
Communication, especially in difficult conversations
Positive attitude
Fostering teamwork and collaboration
Emotional intelligence (EQ)
Conflict resolution
Flexibility and adaptability
Realistic goal setting
Coaching and mentoring
Misconceptions About Managerial Competencies:
Strategic thinking
Sales expertise
Technical expertise
Entrepreneurial spirit
Recommendations for Organizations:
Invest in management training, especially for lower-level managers.
Focus on competencies over confidence when selecting leaders.
Provide ongoing professional development, not just one-time training.
Leadership Call to Action
Assess Training Investments: Evaluate the balance of spending on employee engagement versus management training. Redirect resources to better support managerial development.
Develop Comprehensive Training Programs: Implement onboarding programs like "leadership fundamentals" that cover essential managerial tasks and skills.
Prioritize Competencies: Focus on recruiting and developing managers based on their competencies in business, emotional, and social intelligence.
Ongoing Development: Ensure continuous professional development opportunities for all management levels, not just senior leaders.
Support First-Time Managers: Recognize the unique challenges faced by frontline leaders and provide targeted support to help them succeed.
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