Leading with Curiosity. A Podcast for Modern Leaders. – Détails, épisodes et analyse

"In this process our team in Italy invented a tool that would have taken 18 months in our traditional model. They did it in 2-3 months. It makes it easy for the patients to keep the two vials and the two syringes, hold them in a little tool that is produced by a 3D printing in the end. It's called froggy because it has a little bit the face of a frog."

"The traditional way of management stems from industrial revolution, right? It was all about doing a process in steps and having people work in that process hand in hand so it always passes on, but you needed to define very precisely what each individual was contributing to."

"Leadership is needed. Even though you say the decisions are made on the lowest possible level and that's the operating teams really. But you need leadership. You need less than before, but you need leadership."

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Summary

Lars discusses the transformation in leadership style at Bayer, focusing on dynamic shared ownership and its impact on innovation and people. The traditional hierarchical decision-making process in large companies can be slow, so Bayer implemented a new operating model where decision-making sits with operational teams called front runner teams. These teams have more flexibility and autonomy, allowing for faster decision-making. Lars shares an example of a team in Italy that invented a tool to make injections easier for hemophiliac patients, which was brought to market in just two and a half to three months. This new approach challenges the traditional command and control leadership style and emphasizes the importance of outcomes, authenticity, and trust.

Takeaways

Bayer implemented dynamic shared ownership as a new operating model to speed up decision-making and innovation.

Front runner teams have more autonomy and flexibility to make decisions without going through layers of management.

A team in Italy invented a tool to make injections easier for hemophiliac patients, which was brought to market in just two and a half to three months.

The new leadership style challenges the traditional command and control approach and emphasizes outcomes, authenticity, and trust.

Keywords

dynamic shared ownership, leadership transformation, innovation, decision-making, autonomy, front runner teams, faster decision-making, hierarchy, traditional management, ownership, outcomes, authenticity, trust

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Summary

In this conversation, Nate Leslie interviews Rusty Gaillard, a leadership consultant and coach, about the importance of mindfulness and compassion in leadership. They discuss the concept of eliminating unnecessary work and focusing on the big rocks that drive impact. Rusty emphasizes the need for leaders to have the courage to face discomfort and take action. They also explore the role of candor and trust in building strong relationships and effective teams. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the responsibility of leaders to set a positive example for the next generation and the impact of their words and actions on AI.

Keywords

leadership, mindfulness, compassion, eliminating unnecessary work, big rocks, courage, candor, trust, positive example, AI

Takeaways

• Leaders should accept that a portion of their work may be unnecessary and focus on the big rocks that drive impact.
• Mindfulness and compassion are essential in facing discomfort and taking action.
• Candor and trust are crucial in building strong relationships and effective teams.
• Leaders have a responsibility to set a positive example for the next generation and be mindful of the impact of their words and actions on AI.

• The Impact of Words and Actions on AI
• Building Trust and Navigating Conflict

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• The Impact of Words and Actions on AI
• Building Trust and Navigating Conflict

Sound Bites

"Is there 80% of the work that you're doing that might be irrelevant?"

"What are those big rocks that you can really focus on that are going to support your growth?"

"There's something I'm doing here, even though I've invested so much time and energy in it, I could walk away from it."

Chapters

00:00 Eliminating Unnecessary Work and Focusing on Big Rocks

07:24 Building Trust and Navigating Conflict

26:28 The Impact of Words and Actions on AI

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In this conversation:

• Paul ter Wal discussed his work on core values and non-negotiables in organizations with Nate on the Leading with Curiosity podcast, emphasizing the importance of starting discussions about core values to guide decision-making and behavior within a company. They also discussed the connection between core values and purpose in life. 

• Paul and Nate discussed the importance of aligning the core values of an organization with those of its teams and employees. Paul emphasized the need for clear communication and understanding of shared values to avoid conflicts and ensure a successful and profitable organization.

• Nate and Paul discussed the importance of having clear core values and non-negotiables in an organization. They emphasized the need for transparency, cooperation, and results-oriented work, and how having these values on display can help attract like-minded individuals and hold everyone accountable.

• Nate and Paul discussed Paul’s core values, which included transparency, work-life enjoyment, knowledge transfer, and non-negotiables. They emphasized the importance of having a clear view of these values and aligning them with the organization's culture. 

• Nate and Paul discussed the importance of aligning an individual's work with the core values of the organization to make them feel valued and heard. They also shared a free engagement benchmark tool available on Team Andare's website to help leaders understand where they and their team stand in terms of autonomy, belonging, competencies, and purpose.

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• Nate interviews Stephen Gaffney, who has over three decades of experience working with famous clients such as Marriott, World Bank, and NASA. They discussed Stephen's new book, Unconditional Powers, which focuses on how to get the unsaid said and be comfortable in uncomfortable spaces to get the most out of your team.

• Nate interviewed Steven Gaffney about his decades of experience in various industries and his book "Unconditional Power," which focuses on how to be unconditionally powerful and shift the focus from blaming others to taking control of one's own life. They discussed the importance of taking care of oneself and others in order to be in service of the mission and accomplish goals.

• Steven discussed how he was inspired to write a book about being unconditionally powerful during COVID-19 and how awareness is a critical step before making choices. Nate connected this to organizational situations and asked Steven how he helps clients have conversations about being aware of what is getting in the way of the team's success.

• HIGHLIGHT - The biggest problem in communication is not what people say, but what they don't say.

• Steven discussed his work with organizations that want to improve and how he helps them work through issues by focusing on moving forward rather than dissecting the past. He emphasized the importance of taking responsibility and being able to understand and connect with others in order to resolve conflicts.

• Steven and Nate discussed the importance of focusing on the present and future instead of dwelling on the past. They also emphasized the need to use past challenges as fuel to move forward and to be comfortable with being uncomfortable in order to achieve success.

• Nate and Steven discussed the importance of trusting one's intuition and asking questions to help others. Steven shared a story about how asking a difficult question potentially saved someone's life. They also talked about Steven's book and where to find it.

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In this Leading with Curiosity Podcast Episode: Nate and Jeff discussed their findings on how data and the High Performance Index correlated in the sporting world. Curious about your own leadership? Take this Free SupportingLines Institute Free Self Assessment (List Nate Leslie as your 'coach') Curious about what your team would say about your culture? Take the Free Prediction Assessment (List Nate Leslie as your 'coach') Jeff and Nate discussed how they found a linear pattern in the relationship between team performance and culture scores, which was similar to what they have seen in corporations. They also emphasized the importance of helping people perform and grow, rather than just assessing their performance through traditional methods like performance appraisals.

Jeff and Nate discussed how a coach named Nick improved his team's performance by making slight tweaks to their approach to one-on-ones and feedback. The team went from 14 wins and 25 losses to 26 wins and 15 losses, with improvements in every dimension, and had a high performance culture and a focus on resilience.

Jeff and Nate discussed the power of one-on-one conversations in sports and corporate settings, emphasizing the importance of recognition, growth, and feedback. They also highlighted the significance of psychological safety and specificity of feedback in creating a positive culture.

Jeff discussed the importance of being specific and connecting feedback or recognition to team values. He also mentioned the need for simplicity and ease in implementing these practices, and shared insights on measuring team culture through sports data.

Jeff, Nate, and others discussed the different factors that can negatively impact a team's culture and performance, including poor coaching, dysfunctional leadership, unaccountable team members, and outside factors like difficult clients or work. They emphasized the importance of identifying and addressing these issues early on to prevent further damage to the team and its members.

Nate and Jeff discussed how people can engage with the Supporting Lines Institute's work, including free self-assessments for leadership and team culture. They emphasized the importance of starting with one or two things to improve and the accessibility of their programs for individuals and large organizations.

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AI Summary

• Nate records a conversation with Jen Beninger and Carson Cooper from Genius Unlocked Coaching Institute where they discuss neuroscience, neuro-linguistic programming, and the impact of PTSD, trauma, and addictions on the brain. Stick around as they also offer a gift at the end of the episode! - PLAY @1:05:02

• Nate, Jenn, and Carson discussed their holistic approach to coaching, which involves utilizing multiple modalities to support clients in releasing judgments and trauma from their unconscious mind. They focused on the science behind neuro-linguistic programming and the importance of understanding the unconscious mind's prime directives and internal voices to shift thinking and perception. - PLAY @18:00

• Jenn and Nate discussed how traumatic experiences can lead to negative behaviours and emotions, and how understanding the brain can help change those behaviours. Jenn shared her personal experience of being in an emotionally abusive relationship and how she was able to change her behaviour through NLP. - PLAY @26:39

• Nate, Jenn, and Carson discussed how negative thoughts and emotions from past experiences can affect present behavior and reactions. They used neuro-linguistic programming to help individuals identify and release these patterns in order to have more choice and creativity in their responses. - PLAY @35:36

• Jenn discussed the importance of intuition in achieving goals and how it serves as a translator between the conscious and unconscious mind. She also outlined the four stages of developing intuition: discovering it, understanding how it communicates, learning to trust it, and using it to create the life you want. - PLAY @45:18

• intuition - Steps to trust and take inspired action from intuition, rather than listening to negative inner voices.

• Nate discussed how he had been losing sleep over an opportunity he accepted but realized it wasn't the right fit and decided to trust his intuition and remove himself from it, leading to feeling more present and balanced. Jenn emphasized the importance of understanding and trusting one's intuition to take inspired action aligned with their values. - PLAY @51:29

• Comfortable zone - Staying within your values is better than going outside your comfort zone.

• Nate, Jenn, and Carson discussed the importance of listening to one's intuition and how negative thoughts and emotions from the past can lead to breakthroughs. They also offered a free 23-day meditation series to help listeners unlock their intuition. - PLAY @57:43

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• Building a workplace culture around the V.A.L.U.E. Formula. (Vision, Accountability, Leadership, Unique Employees, Engagement)

What's the most important question I can ask you?

• How can a leader impact a successful shift in workplace culture and create an atmosphere where both employees and the company thrives?

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Summary

• Nate and Chellie discussed the importance of core values in leadership and building a strong organizational culture. They also talked about the acronym VALUE, which stands for vision, accountability, leadership, diversity, and engagement, and how it can guide leaders in creating a value-based culture.

• Chellie and Nate discussed the importance of having conversations to get to know employees and create a culture of engagement and enthusiasm in the workplace, which leads to higher productivity, better retention, and recruitment of great employees. They also talked about the fundamental human need to feel valued and belong, and how it affects our personal lives.

• Chellie and Nate discussed the importance of organizational culture and how it can impact employees' day-to-day lives. Chellie shared a personal experience of how a bad leader can negatively affect a company and emphasized the responsibility of leaders to create a positive work environment.

• Chellie and Nate discussed the importance of having a strong set of core values in a company's culture. They also emphasized the significance of hiring individuals whose values align with the company's.

• Chellie Phillips discussed workplace culture and the importance of having the right people in the right places to maintain a culture shift. She also talked about the significance of declaring core values as a leader to define the culture being created.

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Hey listeners, welcome to Leading with Curiosity. My guest today is Tony Martignetti. Tony's in Canton, Massachusetts is a PCC coach with the International Coach Federation and learned a long time ago that values and our daily work need to be aligned.

By widening his vision to see the new opportunity he was able to then narrow his focus to something new that was more in his calling from biotech financial analyst to PCC coach and leadership development facilitator.

In this interview, we explore the use of metaphor leading from behind horse leadership of all things. We explore the value of deep personal connection and navigating change as a leader and how to engage the team in navigating that change.

As always, I learned a lot. I hope you do too. Here's Tony Martignetti on Leading with Curiosity. Enjoy....

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Listeners, you've probably heard me say…”this conversation was fun, inviting you to listen. But today with Lisa Sansom, I swear we thread elements of all the episodes that have preceded this one into this one conversation.

Lisa is a professional certified coach with the ICF and has been for a long time. She has an MBA.

She has a master's in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, which is where we spend most of our time talking about that thread between coaching with that layer of positive psychology on it. If you lead people, if you aspire to be a leader, if you are at all curious about the value of coaching and what high performance leadership means with a positive view that will actually change your life personally, as well as professionally. Honestly, this is the conversation. I was introduced to Lisa by episode 22's Eileen Schaeffer. Episode 22 was the number one listened to episode in all of 2022. So I think we have two friends competing for the title here in 2023. With no further adieu, the balance and the layering and the correlations between positive psychology and executive coaching, Lisa Sansom.

Enjoy.