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Jun 2023
47m 47s

10 Ways to Become a better leader

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
About this episode

Want to become a better leader? In this episode,  Fiona shares key strategies for leadership and personal growth, covering essential skills like active listening, defining your leadership style, continuous learning, overcoming unconscious bias, finding mentorship, and the power of patience. Tune in!

You'll Learn How To:

  • Importance of leadership in various contexts
  • The negative impact of bad managers
  • Creating a psychologically safe workplace
  • Understanding when to be proactive and when to pause
  • Practising empathy deeply
  • Recognizing individual learning styles and preferences
  • Building trust and fostering open communication
  • Encouraging growth and development
  • Providing feedback and recognition
  • Balancing accountability and support
  • Empowering and delegating responsibility
  • Leading by example
  • Continuously learning and improving as a leader
  • The Listening Squad (a business focused on developing listening skills)
  • Deciding on the type of leader you want to be
  • Five Ways of Leading
  • Engaging in learning to improve leadership skills (books, courses, online resources)
  • Recognizing and addressing unconscious biases in leadership
  • Finding a mentor or coach for support and guidance

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