The Visible Leader - Your Leadership Says More Than You Think - And It's Not Always Positive

Your Leadership Says More Than You Think - And It's Not Always Positive

11/01/24 • 39 min

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Langslow, an executive coach and leadership expert, to dig deep into the impact we have as leaders—both the intentional and the unintentional. Sarah went from competing in the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to a stellar corporate career, and now she’s the author of Do Sweat the Small Stuff, a book that takes a close look at how our smallest actions as leaders can have the biggest impact. Join us as we uncover some eye-opening truths about the power of presence, intent, and those “micro-interactions” that often go unnoticed.

Key Takeaways Include:

Intent vs. Impact: Sarah reveals why our intentions, no matter how good, often go astray. How can we make sure the message we think we’re sending is what others actually receive?
Unintended Consequences of Being "Nice": What happens when kindness becomes a cover for discomfort? Sarah’s story of a moment gone wrong might make you rethink how you approach feedback.
Navigating Power Dynamics: Sarah shares how power subtly affects every interaction—and how even the smallest misstep can amplify in unexpected ways. Are you tuned in to how power affects your team?
Breaking Habitual Responses: What if your quick-fix solutions are doing more harm than good? Sarah offers a different way to engage that could change the way your team sees you.

Resources:

Explore Sarah’s website: sarahlangslow.com for her book Do Sweat the Small Stuff and access to additional resources.

Contact Me:

Book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter Discovery Call https://calendly.com/visiblydifferentcorine/1-2-hr-discoverycall
Download my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time https://www.visibly-different.co.uk/increasing-your-impact/

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Click here to get your free copy of my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time

And if you enjoyed the Podcast please share with someone who might benefit and leave a rating and review.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit and don’t forget to leave a rating and review!

Key Takeaways Include:

Intent vs. Impact: Sarah reveals why our intentions, no matter how good, often go astray. How can we make sure the message we think we’re sending is what others actually receive?
Unintended Consequences of Being "Nice": What happens when kindness becomes a cover for discomfort? Sarah’s story of a moment gone wrong might make you rethink how you approach feedback.
Navigating Power Dynamics: Sarah shares how power subtly affects every interaction—and how even the smallest misstep can amplify in unexpected ways. Are you tuned in to how power affects your team?
Breaking Habitual Responses: What if your quick-fix solutions are doing more harm than good? Sarah offers a different way to engage that could change the way your team sees you.

Resources:

Explore Sarah’s website: sarahlangslow.com for her book Do Sweat the Small Stuff and access to additional resources.

Contact Me:

Book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter Discovery Call https://calendly.com/visiblydifferentcorine/1-2-hr-discoverycall
Download my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time https://www.visibly-different.co.uk/increasing-your-impact/

Got a question for me? I'm just a message away on LinkedIn.

Click here to get your free copy of my Leader's Guide to Increasing Your Impact, Influence & Free Time

Previous Episode

Why Introversion Doesn't Mean Shy (And Other Myths Debunked)

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In this episode, I chat with Stacey, an expert on introverted leadership, about the myths surrounding introverts in leadership roles and how they can excel in environments often geared towards extroverts.

Have a listen and discover how to truly embrace your strengths as an introverted leader!

Key takeaways include:

Introversion vs Extroversion: Stacey shares her thoughts on why it’s not a simple binary choice and how understanding these traits can help leaders play to their strengths.
Debunking Myths about Introverted Leaders: We explore the stereotype of being quiet and discuss why introverts can be powerful leaders.
Practical Tips for Introverts in the Workplace: From preparing for meetings to managing your energy, Stacey offers some brilliant, actionable advice to ensure introverts have their voices heard.
Influence and Contribution: We cover how introverts can influence and contribute without needing to be the loudest person in the room.
How to Ask for What You Want: Stacey gives great advice on how introverts can successfully ask for the promotion, recognition, or raise they deserve.

Stacey also shares a free “Meetings Playbook for Introverts” – you can download it from her website to learn more.

Resources:

Contact me to book your free 30-minute Leading Smarter discovery call on LinkedIn.
Visit Stacey’s website: ifactorleadership.com for more insights and tools.
Meeting Playbook for Introverts: 10 Strategies to Have Your Voice Heard and Your Ideas Shine: https://ifactorleadership.com/meetingplaybook/
Conference Survival Guide for Introverts: https://ifactorleadership.com/survivalguide/- Ways to work with Stacey: https://ifactorleadership.com/coaching/
Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazinconsulting/

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Next Episode

Debunking Leadership Myths

I talked to Scott Allen about tackling some of the most persistent myths about leadership.

Why do these myths continue to hold sway, and how do they shape our understanding of what it means to lead?

Scott dives deep into the origins and impact of these myths, encouraging us to rethink traditional views on leadership.

Key questions explored:

Are leaders really born, not made? Scott’s insights challenge this well-worn belief.
How do we define leadership? Spoiler: it’s far more than just holding a title.
Does charisma automatically make someone a good leader, or can it sometimes be a drawback?
Why do so many leaders feel compelled to have all the answers? Scott turns this idea on its head.
Should leaders always be ethical, and is there ever a place for lying in leadership?

Join us as we challenge these myths and offer fresh perspectives that will make you reflect on your own leadership journey. This episode is packed with ideas that could transform your approach to leadership.

Intrigued? Listen now and prepare to rethink what you thought you knew about leading.

Mentioned in the episode:

The Leader’s Framework for Decision Making by Snowden & Boone – A must-read Harvard Business Review article exploring decision-making in leadership.
Research on charisma by John Antonakis – Groundbreaking research on how charisma influences leadership from a professor at the University of Lausanne.
Psychological Safety by Amy Edmondson – Learn more about Amy Edmondson’s pioneering work on creating environments where teams can thrive.
Dissent in organisations by Megan Reitz – Explore Megan Reitz’s research on speaking up and dissent in the workplace, and how leaders can foster open debate.

Find out more about Scott Allen at scottjallen.net or connect with him on LinkedIn

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