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Developing Your Unique Leadership Approach with Brandon Allen
In this dynamic conversation, I dive deep with Brandon, a leadership and team-building expert, as we uncover the pitfalls of hiring mere task managers instead of unlocking employees' true potential. Brandon emphasizes the power of empowering employees, giving them the freedom to explore and make impactful decisions. Echoing Steve Jobs, he says, "We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do." Brandon highlights the necessity for leaders to be perpetual learners, discovering hidden talents and abilities within their teams. So grab your earbuds and learn how to:Avoid the trap of hiring task managers—focus on extracting true value from your employees.Empower employees with the freedom to explore and make decisions for their growth and the business's success.Become a learner about your people—uncover their hidden talents and abilities.Cultivate curiosity and inquiry-based communication as key traits of effective leadership.Embrace self-awareness, continuous learning, and open-mindedness as essential leadership Connect with Brandon on Instagram, website or podcast. Recommended leadership books: The Bonds That Make Us Free by C. Terry WarnerLeadership and Self Deception by the Arbinger InstituteChange Your Questions, Change Your Life by Merrilee AdamsHigh Output Management by Andrew GroveFirst Break All the Rules by Marcus Buckingham – We weren’t meant to do this alone… Whether it be business, relationships, or life. This is why this is an invitation for you…to join us inside the Relationships Beat Algorithms Alliance!!! Click here for a summary of the Alliance because if you're coming here into the show notes, there's a good chance you already know! ;) — We’ve made it easy to see George’s top 10 book recommendations! Click here to find George’s top 10 recommended books for mindset, customer journey, and relationships. — Questions or comments about the episode? I’d love to hear from you! Send me a DM over on Instagram @itsgeorgebryant or pop on over to our free Facebook community, Relationship Beat Algorithms. — Links not showing? Hop on over to our podcast blog, mindofgeorge.com/podcast for all the links from the show notes. — What do we talk about in this episode? 00:00 Introduction to Leadership Masterclass 00:56 Curiosity and Inquiry-Based Communication 01:09 Unique Leadership Philosophies 01:31 Empowering Employees for Success 08:25 The Importance of Defined Roles 09:59 Coaching and Continuous Learning 23:11 Balancing Flexibility and Certainty 31:08 The Importance of Clear Agreements 31:37 Challenges in Modern Marketing 32:48 Traits of Effective Leadership 33:54 Personal Economics of Leadership 35:48 Developing a Leadership Philosophy 41:25 Continuous Growth and Self-Awareness 51:08 Top Book Recommendations for Leaders
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