Ep 24: Building Lateral Leadership Across Organizations with Darren Virassammy

08/28/24 • 46 min

In this episode, host Lee Scott welcomes Darren Virassammy, co-founder of 34 Strong, TEDx speaker, and talented bass player. Darren shares his personal journey of discovering lateral leadership through his home life and how this has shaped his approach to workplace dynamics. Explore the concept of lateral leadership across organizations, industries, and business relationships, with practical tips on how to build strong, lasting partnerships. Tune in for actionable advice on how to build trust, handle conflict, and become an "Unleashed Leader." Additional Resources Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network https://www.linkedin.com/company/34-strong-inc-/ (34 Strong) Connect with Darren on LinkedIn Strengths Whisperer (on PF

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Bill Otterbeck, Deputy Director for Program Operations at the California Department of Healthcare Services, shares his insights on leading large-scale transformations. He emphasizes the importance of integrative thinking, which involves considering multiple perspectives and connecting the dots across different areas of an organization. Otterbeck also highlights the value of collaboration and problem-solving, both internally and with external vendors. He discusses the need for effective communication, understanding the motivations of others, and finding common ground to achieve shared goals. Otterbeck believes that an unleashed leader is someone who can build many leaders within their organization and foster a culture of collaboration and shared purpose. Additional Resources: Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Connect with Bill Otterbeck on LinkedIn

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In this episode of Unleashing Leaders, host Lee Scott teams up with Skot Waldron, host of the Unlocked podcast, to dive into one of the most significant challenges leaders face: limiting beliefs. These are often partial truths that have helped us succeed in the past but are now holding us back. Lee and Scott explore how these beliefs affect not only us as individual leaders but also the teams we guide. Learn to identify limiting beliefs and how to help team members overcome it. Tune in for practical strategies to illuminate and elevate your leadership impact, and learn how to accelerate positive change by leveraging the talents within your teams. Additional Resources Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Listen to the original episode on Unlocked podcast Connect with Skot Waldron on LinkedIn Skotwaldron.com