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September 10, 2024 24 mins

Guest Luc Mongeau, President and CEO of eSolutions Furniture, and Host Christi Scarrow discuss the importance of combining emotional intelligence with intellect for effective leadership. They emphasize the need for authenticity, courage of conviction, and self-awareness to lead with heart and mind. Luc offers strategies for younger leaders to overcome their fear of vulnerability and discusses the challenges of leading in difficult times, including managing one's own ego and the fears of others. 


Action Items

-Consider taking micro risks or gradual steps to show vulnerability if feeling unable to take big steps

-Continue introspection and self-reflection to better understand inner motivations and reactions

-Read spiritual chapters or seek guidance from non-business sources for new perspectives


Outline


Leadership lessons learned early in career, emphasizing the importance of heart and mind.

-Luc Mongeau emphasizes the importance of leading with both heart and mind.

-Luc emphasizes the importance of authenticity and courage in leadership.

-Mongeau shares a personal journey of introspection and growth, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence.

-Christi Scarrow resonates with Luc's message, acknowledging the challenge of balancing intellect and emotional intelligence for younger leaders.


Leadership, authenticity, and balancing different leadership styles in challenging situations.

-Luc shares their personal experience with being openly gay in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of gradual approach to inclusivity.

-Both speakers agree that engaging a committed, inclusive workforce is crucial for organizational success, especially during challenging times like COVID-19.

-Christi Scarrow asks about how to be authentic while also flexing your leadership style.

-Mongeau discusses the importance of self-awareness and introspection for effective leadership.


Leadership challenges and personal growth.

-Leaders must tame their own egos and work with others to achieve a unified destination.

-Luc reflects on their personal growth and leadership development journey.

-Mongeau reflects on overcoming fear and unlocking potential for growth and success.


Leadership, motivation, and self-reflection.

-Christi Scarrow believes that leadership is a journey of self-discovery, trial & error.

-Luc Mongeau shares that leadership divides, making decisions, going somewhere new.

-Leaders must balance ego with conviction and thick skin to succeed.

-Christi and Luc discuss leadership and creating an environment where people can be their best.

-Luc emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting individuals' strengths and potential, rather than simply pushing them to work harder.


Useful Links

Host: Christi's Web Page

Guest: eSolutions Furniture

Lighthouse NINE Group: Website


Contributors

Music: All The Fixings by Zachariah Hickman

Editing: tribe74

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