Today Mike Phillips and his guest, Ben Cosh, in a revealing episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast. Ben, the Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Modernization at the University of Kent and a seasoned leadership expert, returns due to popular demand to share his substantial experience in academia and leadership. Drawing from his journey from a mathematician to an executive board member and beyond, Ben discusses the essence of leadership, the importance of understanding and connection within teams, and provides sneak peeks into his leadership philosophies and published works. This episode promises to be a treasure trove for anyone looking to enrich their leadership skills and apply them to make a tangible impact.
🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode
1️⃣ Leadership is Relational: Understand, envision, and foster humane interactions. Leadership flourishes in connectivity rather than in command-and-conquer strategies.
2️⃣ Grow with Your Leadership: Allow your definition of leadership to evolve as you amass more experience. What starts with leading one person should magnificently scale to leading many.
3️⃣ Democratize Your Leadership: Leaders should strive to make their insights accessible, sharing knowledge to mentor and guide others on their leadership journeys.
4️⃣ Simplicity is Profound: Embrace knowledge, keenness, and kindness. These core values reframe leadership in a humanistic perspective.
5️⃣ Balance is Key: Engage in activities that nurture the personal self alongside the professional role. This holistic approach aids in sustainable development and leadership efficacy.
Resources Mentioned:
- Leadership A to Z by Ben Cosh: [Link]
- Upcoming book, Lead Well, Live Well by Ben Cosh: [Link]
Embrace the leadership journey with insights from Mike Phillips and Ben Cosh. Discover the nuanced art of leading with empathy, strategy, and vision. Share this episode with those aspiring to elevate their leadership game and don't forget to subscribe for more empowering tales and tips from the Leadership Toolkit.
Contact Information:
Ben Cosh
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/BenCosh1
Web: BenCosh.com
Mike Phillips
Email: mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam
Twitter: @LeadTheTeam
YouTube: YouTube.com/@MikePhillips
Credits:
Hosted by Mike Phillips, your guide to the leadership realm, revealing the paths walked by successful leaders.
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest Speaker: Ben Cosh, Mathematician and Pro Vice Chancellor for Education and Modernization at the University of Kent
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