Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the concept of the multi-hat leader and the importance of adapting to different leadership situations. They outline four essential hats—coach, advisor, leader, and mentor—and share insights on when and how to switch between them. Drawing from personal experiences, they offer practical advice for overcoming the challenges of wearing multiple hats and choosing the right one to lead effectively. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!
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#364: How Do Leaders Drive Team Unity?
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the importance of team unity and how leaders can drive it within their organizations. They discuss the need for leaders to define what unity looks like in terms of behaviors and actions, setting a shared expectation for the team. They also suggest ways leaders can build trust and vulnerability among team members, such as having each person share their strengths, areas for improvement, and personal stories. Additionally, they propose creating a team agreement or unity charter that outlines how team members will communicate, handle disagreements, and support each other, even when not in the same room. Throughout the episode, Goede and Holley provide practical tips and insights to help leaders foster a strong, cohesive team culture that drives performance and success. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!
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#363: What Were You Thinking?
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore the importance of critical thinking for leaders. They explain how critical thinking helps leaders enhance their problem-solving skills, make informed decisions, and communicate more effectively. The hosts also share practical tips for developing critical thinking skills, such as asking thoughtful questions, evaluating information sources, and considering multiple perspectives. Additionally, they encourage leaders to engage in diverse conversations and embrace uncertainty as part of the critical thinking process. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!
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#362: Developing Confidence as a Leader
In this episode, Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore how leaders can develop confidence in themselves and their abilities. They share insights from Bill Belichick's book, The Art of Winning, which emphasizes the importance of preparation, mastering details, and owning mistakes in building confidence. They also discuss the value of creating challenging scenarios for teams to help them perform under pressure and be ready to respond in real-world situations. Furthermore, they examine the paradox of balancing confidence with humility, noting that while confidence earns followers, humility earns trust. The episode offers practical strategies and a thought-provoking perspective on cultivating authentic confidence as a leader. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!
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#361: Gravitas That Drives Connection
Perry Holley and Chris Goede explore gravitas as a key element of leadership presence and influence. They share practical ways to develop it—building self-awareness, communicating with confidence and humility, and staying calm under pressure. With consistency and integrity, leaders can inspire trust, command attention, and strengthen connections with their teams. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member! Get the Maxwell Leadership Growth Plan!
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