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Chris McAlister - Leading for Impact, Not Validation
Manage episode 461432562 series 2798463
Chris McAlister, founder of SightShift and renowned leadership coach, explores the crucial difference between leading for validation versus leading for genuine impact.
[0:00] Introduction
•Welcome, Chris!
•Today’s Topic: Leading for Impact, Not Validation
[5:13] The problem with leadership today
•How the quest for validation undermines effective leadership
•Focusing on the organization’s needs and not personal wishes
[12:55] How do leaders overcome their insecurities?
•Measuring and managing insecurities
•How toxic workplace cultures challenge leaders
[24:57] What can HR practitioners can support leadership development
•Focusing on positive growth over risk management
•Why traditional leadership training often falls short
[33:28] Closing
•Try this: Identify the last time you had a moment of insecurity in the workplace
•Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote
“[HR leaders] are not here just to protect the organization from harm, . . . [they’re] also here for how good it can get.”
Resources
SightShift
Lead For Impact: Why Mindfulness, Empathy, and Psychological Safety Don’t Make Great Leaders
Contact:
Chris' LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
Email us!
Production by Affogato Media
225 episodes
Manage episode 461432562 series 2798463
Chris McAlister, founder of SightShift and renowned leadership coach, explores the crucial difference between leading for validation versus leading for genuine impact.
[0:00] Introduction
•Welcome, Chris!
•Today’s Topic: Leading for Impact, Not Validation
[5:13] The problem with leadership today
•How the quest for validation undermines effective leadership
•Focusing on the organization’s needs and not personal wishes
[12:55] How do leaders overcome their insecurities?
•Measuring and managing insecurities
•How toxic workplace cultures challenge leaders
[24:57] What can HR practitioners can support leadership development
•Focusing on positive growth over risk management
•Why traditional leadership training often falls short
[33:28] Closing
•Try this: Identify the last time you had a moment of insecurity in the workplace
•Thanks for listening!
Quick Quote
“[HR leaders] are not here just to protect the organization from harm, . . . [they’re] also here for how good it can get.”
Resources
SightShift
Lead For Impact: Why Mindfulness, Empathy, and Psychological Safety Don’t Make Great Leaders
Contact:
Chris' LinkedIn
David's LinkedIn
Podcast Manager: Karissa Harris
Email us!
Production by Affogato Media
225 episodes
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