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#479 - Alex Draper - Inclusive Leadership
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Here's the rational for Inclusive Leadership - people are the backbone of organisational effectiveness. Scientific research shows that our hard-wired survival instincts can hinder our ability to lead and collaborate effectively in teams. By becoming aware of these instincts in ourselves and others, we can help each other succeed and perform better. Alex Draper's DX Learning provides the platform, tools, and capabilities for leaders and their teams to thrive in today’s workforce.
Link to Alex's business page: https://www.dx-learning.com/
Summary of the Podcast
Introductions and background
Kevin, Alex, and Graham introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds, including their experiences with technology and leadership training at large organizations like Royal Mail.
Inclusive leadership and the CARE framework
Alex explains his "CARE" framework for inclusive leadership, which focuses on providing Clarity, Autonomy, building Relationships, and ensuring Equity. He emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership styles to the unique needs of each team member.
Challenges facing C-suite leaders
The group discusses how C-suite executives often lack awareness of the full scope of issues facing their organizations, and can struggle with imposter syndrome and lack of confidence in their leadership abilities. Alex suggests this is a key area where leadership training can have a big impact.
Generational differences and communication preferences
The conversation explores how different generations, especially younger workers, have varying communication preferences and comfort levels with technology. Alex advocates for leaders to adapt their styles to effectively engage all team members.
Practical steps for improving leadership
Alex provides specific recommendations for leaders to improve in the next 100 days, including simplifying communication, actively building relationships by asking thoughtful questions, and regularly reflecting on their own leadership behaviors.
Closing thoughts and key takeaways
Alex shares a few final insights, including the origins of Chicago's "Windy City" nickname and the importance of leaders being humble and focused on being human, rather than trying to be the smartest person in the room.
The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-Hosts
Graham Arrowsmith
Graham founded Finely Fettled ten years ago to help business owners and marketers market to affluent and high-net-worth customers. Graham is the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, which combines the world's biggest source of 10,000 marketing experiments with AI. Find Graham on LinkedIn.
Kevin Appleby
Kevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com
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