10. Humble, Hungry, Smart - A Young Leaders Perspective

10/26/24 • 23 min

Emilia Moran, known affectionately as Emi, brings her youthful ambition and unique perspective to the Leader by Design podcast. As a student from Central Coast Sports College with dreams of becoming a school captain, Emi shares her journey of understanding leadership through the lens of Patrick Lencioni's Ideal Team Player model.

Her experiences in team sports and her role as a netball coach serve as a backdrop to our discussion, where we unravel the importance of traits like being smart, hungry, and humble. Emi's time working with my business has armed her with strategic insights that she applies to both her school projects and her parents' small business, making her an inspiring figure for young leaders aiming to make an impact.

Our conversation unveils the delicate balance of personality traits that contribute to effective leadership and team dynamics. Emi reflects on her growth and the potential to foster a stronger drive for success, which is crucial for her aspirations in leadership roles such as a school captain. We also explore the concept of a "lovable slacker" and the value of recognizing these traits in ourselves and others.

By applying these principles, Emi shares how she strategically leverages her team's strengths in netball to achieve victory on the court. This engaging episode is rich with insights into personal growth and team dynamics, offering valuable lessons for aspiring leaders and team players.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00] – Introduction to the episode and today’s topic.
[00:13] - The Ideal Team Player Model
[01:65] - Exploring the Ideal Team Player Model
[06:53] - Hospitality Work Ethic and Customer Service
[13:18] - Analyzing the Ideal Team Player Model Highlights
[16:00] - Analyzing Personalities for Better Relationships

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Closing Remarks: Thank you for joining us on this insightful journey with Emi Moran, as she explores leadership through Patrick Lencioni's Ideal Team Player model. I hope Emi's reflections on smart, hungry, and humble traits inspire you to enhance your leadership potential. Stay tuned for more enriching discussions in upcoming episodes. If you’re a business owner or leader who wants to master one-on-one meetings to maximize employee performance, sign up for our Master One-on-One Meetings program. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform, and leave us a five-star review to help other leaders find us. Until next time, remember: Leaders aren’t born, they’re designed. Be a leader by design today.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00] – Introduction to the episode and today’s topic.
[00:13] - The Ideal Team Player Model
[01:65] - Exploring the Ideal Team Player Model
[06:53] - Hospitality Work Ethic and Customer Service
[13:18] - Analyzing the Ideal Team Player Model Highlights
[16:00] - Analyzing Personalities for Better Relationships

Links & Resources:

Join our waitlist for the Master One-on-One Meetings program: Leader by Design Waitlist

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9. Why I'm Passionate About Helping You!

Welcome to the Leader By Design podcast!

If you’re fortunate enough to earn a living doing something you love, then it’s not just luck—you’ve had the courage to follow your passion and take steps every day to turn it into a business. In this episode, I share my story, how it fueled me to follow my passion, turn it into a business, and work on it every day to impact more business owners and ‘up and coming’ leaders.

Stay tuned to hear about the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that shaped my journey and how you can apply these lessons to your own leadership path.

Timeline Summary

[00:00:00] – Introduction: Why following your passion is key and what this episode will cover.

[00:00:30] – G’day!: Introduction of Brendan Rogers and the core principles of confident leadership.

[00:00:53] – Early Challenges: My first experience leading a corporate team in 2000 and the struggles I faced.

[00:03:00] – The Turning Point: Deciding between giving up and battling on to learn and grow as a leader.

[00:04:15] – Learning and Action: How reading and applying new knowledge transformed my leadership approach.

[00:06:30] – Building Relationships: Improved team dynamics and my promotion to department leader.

[00:08:15] – Career Growth: Gaining international business experience and leading significant projects.

[00:09:30] – Reflection: The importance of not giving up and supporting new leaders to prevent them from feeling lost.

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INSEAD Business School: insead.edu

Closing Remarks

Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed the show, please give us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. It really helps get the show out to more people, improving the quality of leadership everywhere.

Until next time, remember: Leaders aren’t born—they’re designed by developing character, building competence, and creating connection. Become a Leader By Design today.

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11. Creating Connection & Networking: A Young Leaders Perspective

Join us on the Leader by Design podcast as Emi Moran and I, Brendan Rogers, explore the world of networking and creating connections. From the perspective of a young leader, Emi shares her insights into how networking isn't just a business buzzword but an everyday activity. Listen in as we discuss how reframing networking as building connections can make it more approachable for younger generations.

Emi highlights how her informal friendship network at school has been instrumental in her growth and opportunities, including her internship with my business. We touch on the challenges that young people face with traditional networking events and emphasize the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to build real-world relationships.

In our conversation, we also introduce the concept of Connection Quest, a strategy aimed at fostering team and advisory bonding through connection-building exercises. By sharing personal stories, including one where the power of relationships and trust saved my job, we illustrate how connections can have a profound impact on both personal and professional life.

We explore the notion that networking is about adding value and creating opportunities for others, not just personal gain. As we wrap up, we express our gratitude for the insights shared and look forward to continuing our discussion on the importance of creating connections and networking in future episodes.

Timeline Summary:

[00:00] – Introduction to the episode and today’s topic.
[02:38] – The Power of Friendship Networks
[06:38] – Building Success Through Connections
[13:17] – The Power of Networking
[17:00] – Young Leaders Creating Connection and Networking

Links & Resources:

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Closing Remarks: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Leader by Design podcast, where we reimagined the concept of networking as a powerful tool for building genuine connections that enhance both personal and professional growth. Throughout our discussion, Emi and I explored the transformative potential of reframing networking from a transactional exchange to a more intuitive and value-driven practice.

If you’re a business owner or leader who wants to master one-on-one meetings to maximize employee performance, sign up for our Master One-on-One Meetings program. Don’t forget to follow or subscribe to our podcast on your favorite platform, and leave us a five-star review to help other leaders find us. Until next time, remember: Leaders aren’t born, they’re designed. Be a leader by design today.