The Science-Backed Leadership Style that Works

04/18/23 • 52 min

#28 - Imagine going into work, knowing your projects align with your personal goals, and that your boss is actively working to help you grow and feel engaged every day. That’s what it feels like for employees with a transformational leader. The good news? This leadership style can be learned. Today, we break down the 12 steps to become a transformational leader. Shane explains what transformational leadership is, what results his clients have seen, and how this applies to the home. If you have follow-up questions, you can always reach us at [email protected].

To learn more about today’s topic, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/

https://www.culturesmithinc.com/

Show Notes:

[00:30] Reviewing today’s emotional check-in.
[01:40] Anxiety as an emotion vs a mood.
[05:00] What is transformational leadership.
[06:30] How EQ enhances transformational leadership.
[07:00] The type of company this leadership style is best suited to.
[08:45] Challenges the CEO of a growing knowledge-based organization faces.
[10:30] How would these challenges affect both the leader and the organization?
[12:11] Specific problems and pains this type of leader faces.
[14:45] How transformational leadership solves these problems.
[22:10] How transformational leadership helps CEOs reach their goals.
[26:10] How does this leadership style make a leader feel?
[27:18] Key components of transformational leadership.
[29:40] How to implement this.
[34:50] Examples from recent coaching calls.
[37:00] Why did CultureSmith pivot from “servant” leadership to “transformational” leadership?
[39:00] Challenges each Cognitive Colour will face implementing this leadership style.
[43:00] What is transformational parenting?
[50:00] How can single parents use this parenting style at home?

Mentioned in this Episode:

Shane’s Day in the Life episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/day-in-the-life-for-an-emotionally-intelligent-leader/id1647450164?i=1000606289218
Book a free session with CultureSmith: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/
Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/

To learn more about today’s topic, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/

https://www.culturesmithinc.com/

Show Notes:

[00:30] Reviewing today’s emotional check-in.
[01:40] Anxiety as an emotion vs a mood.
[05:00] What is transformational leadership.
[06:30] How EQ enhances transformational leadership.
[07:00] The type of company this leadership style is best suited to.
[08:45] Challenges the CEO of a growing knowledge-based organization faces.
[10:30] How would these challenges affect both the leader and the organization?
[12:11] Specific problems and pains this type of leader faces.
[14:45] How transformational leadership solves these problems.
[22:10] How transformational leadership helps CEOs reach their goals.
[26:10] How does this leadership style make a leader feel?
[27:18] Key components of transformational leadership.
[29:40] How to implement this.
[34:50] Examples from recent coaching calls.
[37:00] Why did CultureSmith pivot from “servant” leadership to “transformational” leadership?
[39:00] Challenges each Cognitive Colour will face implementing this leadership style.
[43:00] What is transformational parenting?
[50:00] How can single parents use this parenting style at home?

Mentioned in this Episode:

Shane’s Day in the Life episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/day-in-the-life-for-an-emotionally-intelligent-leader/id1647450164?i=1000606289218
Book a free session with CultureSmith: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/
Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/

Previous Episode

Dynamic Speaking: What Your Leadership Has Been Missing

#27 - Do you ever wonder if your team is really hearing what you’re saying? It might be time to try dynamic speaking. This technique, named by CultureSmith Inc., pairs with active listening to create clearer, more effective discussions. Shane explains what the technique is, how each Cognitive Colour would use dynamic speaking, and how this benefits leaders in the workplace. This episode pairs with our active listening one – listen to both to complete the series and level up your influence.

If you have any questions about this episode, or would like to submit a topic idea for a future episode, please email us at [email protected]

To learn more about today’s topic, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/

https://www.culturesmithinc.com/

Show Notes:

[01:12] Leaderhood & smelling salts?
[03:50] Where did the term ‘dynamic speaking’ come from?
[04:40] How do dynamic speaking and active listening compliment each other?
[08:00] The benefits of dynamic speaking.
[10:10] Influence vs manipulation vs coercion.
[11:05] Major misconceptions about dynamic speaking.
[14:40] Dynamic speaking and emotional intelligence.
[20:45] How does this tie to the Cognitive Colours?
[23:20] The coaching Shane would give for each colour.
[28:00] Does dynamic speaking cause more conflict in teams?
[29:43] How should it feel when we’re using dynamic speaking?
[37:15] Does dynamic speaking apply to any conversation?
[32:05] Where does dynamic speaking show up at home?
[34:50] Connections with gentle parenting.
[40:25] Why people don’t ask questions in conversation.
[42:50] Tips to be more persuasive and influential in conversations.
[48:05] Where to start.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Listen to our episode on Active Listening:
Book a free session with CultureSmith: https://www.culturesmithinc.com/
Shane Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/
Morgan Berna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-berna/

Next Episode

The 6 Principles of Influence

#29 - As a leader, you need your team to buy into various company needs daily. So, how do you help employees see the value in their work without resorting to manipulation or coercion? Enter the 6 principles of influence. In this episode, Shane explains the 6 steps leaders can take to influence (persuade) their team. This method helps employees feel empowered, valued, and aligned with company goals. We discuss the 6 principles, give tangible examples from the workplace and home, and explain how understanding the Cognitive Colours allows you to take this theory to the next level.

If you have follow-up questions, you can always reach us at [email protected].

To learn more about today’s topic, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanewallaceculturesmith/

https://www.culturesmithinc.com/

Show Notes:

[00:50] Today’s emotional check in and a story from Shane’s daughter.
[05:10] The difference between influence, manipulation and coercion.
[07:10] Examples we see at work.
[10:10] How to handle a deadline concern.
[11:35] The 6 principles of influence.
[18:10] How to build consistency in employees.
[19:40] How these 6 principles are impacted differently by our Cognitive Colour.
[28:10] How Shane has successfully applied these principles with clients (yellow influencing blue).
[32:08] Two peers (blue) influencing each other.
[34:55] How would a leader use these principles with a spouse or partner?
[40:20] How a leader would use these principles with their kids?
[44:30] Where to send follow-up questions.

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