This episode we republish a classic conversation referenced in the new book, Manage Self, Lead Others:Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership and Culture You Can’t Fake by Nina Sunday. (Amazon).
Brendan Rogers turns the spotlight on Nina Sunday to unpack rookie mistakes new managers make, and how to avoid them.
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Soundbites
[01:00] Why leaders need to hear this conversation
[03:08] Link between culture and team performance results
[04:37] Turning mistakes into growth and improving team motivation
[05:09] Work experience that shapes views on feedback
[06:57] Learn to have better conversations
[08:22] The big picture of leadership
[11:24] Why one-on-ones are essential for communication and trust
[15:32] One-on-ones and job rotation to unlock hidden strengths
[18:01] The role of psychometric tools in managing individuals
[20:30] Balancing laissez-faire leadership
[21:26] The danger of shutting down innovation
[23:22] Constant reinvention and valuing staff ideas
[25:25] Google’s Project Oxygen on effective management behaviours
[26:36] Culture through informal rituals
[29:35] Phone use at work and setting clear expectations
[30:58] Choosing the right language for feedback
[33:35] Organisational theory and avoiding workplace disharmony
[35:12] Leading from the front vs. from the side
[38:22] Impact of small irritations left unaddressed
[42:29] Not creating a second curve for growth
[44:48] New challenges and projects to maintain engagement
[47:40] Missed opportunities to offer career progression within roles
[49:41] Hiring lessons and using interns as a talent pipeline
[51:16] How young professionals value portfolio careers and side projects
[52:23] Neglecting your own capability development
[53:37] Google’s Project Aristotle and the importance of psychological safety
[54:32] Conversational equality and inviting all voices
[55:50] VW ''Dieselgate'' and the dangers of groupthink
[57:14] Brainstorming and continuous improvement
[59:29] Leadership skills in associations and community roles
[01:01:17] Why leaders must use mistakes as learning opportunities
[01:02:57] Systems, checklists, and protecting corporate memory
[01:05:04] Asking questions in one-on-ones to improve communication
[01:07:02] Cultivating loyalty through acknowledgment
[01:08:33] Publicly sharing customer compliments to build confidence
CONTACT BRENDAN ROGERS
Website: https://leaderbydesign.au/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjrogers01/
ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Nina Sunday’s latest book, ‘’Manage Self, Lead Others: Constructive Conversations, True Self-Leadership, and Culture You Can’t Fake’’ now on Amazon - paperback or kindle.
Amazon USA https://a.co/d/3WaplI9
Amazon Australia https://amzn.asia/d/0KwghaM
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