#353 - 5 Leadership Mistakes That Led To CNN CEO Chris Licht's Failure
06/21/23 • 21 min
Leadership is an immense responsibility that should never be taken lightly. Even the most competent leaders can occasionally be perceived as intemperate. In this episode, our host, John Laurito, explores the leadership mistakes that ultimately led to Chris Licht's dismissal as CEO. While some individuals may have a natural inclination towards successful leadership, others must diligently work at it. It's important to note that effective leadership is not solely reliant on having an extroverted personality that commands attention through words. Rather, it revolves around an individual's capacity to foster collaboration, empowerment, encouragement, and accountability within a team, enabling them to collectively achieve goals. Throughout history, truly remarkable leaders have endured a transformative journey, learning from numerous mistakes along the way before attaining their ultimate success.
Show notes:
[3:06] In recent events...
[6:16] Making disparaging comments about his predecessor
[9:50] Physically separating himself from everyone
[11:51] Fired well-admired people
[13:001] Losing people’s trust
[15:10] Made people think he doesn’t care about them
[21:10] Outro
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Leadership is an immense responsibility that should never be taken lightly. Even the most competent leaders can occasionally be perceived as intemperate. In this episode, our host, John Laurito, explores the leadership mistakes that ultimately led to Chris Licht's dismissal as CEO. While some individuals may have a natural inclination towards successful leadership, others must diligently work at it. It's important to note that effective leadership is not solely reliant on having an extroverted personality that commands attention through words. Rather, it revolves around an individual's capacity to foster collaboration, empowerment, encouragement, and accountability within a team, enabling them to collectively achieve goals. Throughout history, truly remarkable leaders have endured a transformative journey, learning from numerous mistakes along the way before attaining their ultimate success.
Show notes:
[3:06] In recent events...
[6:16] Making disparaging comments about his predecessor
[9:50] Physically separating himself from everyone
[11:51] Fired well-admired people
[13:001] Losing people’s trust
[15:10] Made people think he doesn’t care about them
[21:10] Outro
Get a copy of Tomorrow's Leader on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/huseae9hText LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right Now
For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at [email protected]
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#352 - The Whole Story
Oftentimes, we encounter the popular adage that what we perceive is merely the tip of the iceberg, hinting at the vast depths concealed beneath the surface. However, it becomes evident that intentional omissions of pertinent details can lead to unforeseen consequences and leave us perplexed. In the realm of leadership, such practices are unequivocally frowned upon. Today, host John Laurito illuminates the significance of sharing comprehensive narratives, be it in delegating tasks to your employees, presenting proposals, or simply engaging in storytelling. The key lies in meticulously ensuring that not a single crucial detail is left unshared. By weaving a tapestry of transparency, leaders can foster trust, inspire confidence, and engender a sense of inclusion among their team members. In doing so, they cultivate an environment where surprises and guesswork are replaced by clarity and understanding.
Show notes:
[0:34] Here’s another story...
[3:55] Oftentimes, people are not told the whole story
[9:30] A leader’s job is to let people know the full story
[10:06] Outro
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#354 - 3 Questions To Help You Prioritize Better
In today's episode, host John Laurito delves into the topic of prioritization and shares valuable insights on improving this essential skill. By effectively prioritizing your workload, you can experience various benefits, such as reduced stress levels, enhanced time management, and increased productivity. He also shares three questions you can ask yourself that can help you become better at it. By regularly asking yourself these three questions when assessing your workload, you'll be able to improve your prioritization skills. You'll gain a clearer understanding of which tasks deserve your immediate attention and can make more informed decisions about where to invest your time and energy.
Show notes:
[1:00] What do you do on weekends?
[4:30] What brings the greatest mental reward?
[5:44] What helps make the other things happen?
[6:21] What brings the longest-term reward?
[7:50] So here’s what John did...
[10:35] Outro
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For questions, suggestions, or speaker inquiries, contact me at [email protected]
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