Breaking Leadership Myths: Responsibilities Don't End with Authority with Myra Hall
October 23, 2024
"Just Delegate It!" (And Other Leadership Fairy Tales)
Ever catch yourself thinking leadership is just playing hot potato with tasks? Spoiler alert: There's a bit more to it than that! Dive into this spicy episode where we unpack why being the boss isn't just about pointing fingers and hoping for the best.
Three Truth Bombs That'll Rock Your Leadership World:
1. Delegation ≠ Leadership Magic Wand 🪄
News flash: Tossing tasks over the cubicle wall and running isn't exactly leadership gold. Our own Myra Hall spills the tea from her real estate days, where "out of sight" definitely didn't mean "out of mind." If your to-do list is so packed that you can't check if things are actually getting done, houston, we have a problem!
2. Growth: You Can Lead a Horse to Water... And Make the Water Look FABULOUS! 🌟
Geoff drops this wisdom bomb: You can't force-feed engagement with a leadership spoon, but you can turn your workplace into the kind of party people actually want to join. Think less "mandatory fun" and more "I actually want to be here!"
3. Play to Your Team's Superpowers
Jeff Conroy gets real about the secret sauce of great leadership: Know your kryptonite and hire people who think it's their breakfast cereal. He's living proof that you don't need to be a jack-of-all-trades – just the master of building an all-star team who's got your back (and front, and sides).
The Bottom Line?
Leadership isn't about being the ringmaster who knows all the tricks. It's about creating the kind of circus where every performer gets to shine, and you're just there making sure nobody accidentally sets the tent on fire.
Tune in for more laughs, lessons, and leadership real talk that'll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about being the boss!
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Have questions, suggestions or just a great story to tell about some Leadership BS you have experienced? Let us know by
emailing us Today's Featured Coach -
- Myra Hall - Individual and Team Coaching, Midlife Mentoring- Helping you identify and overcome the things that keep you from living and loving a life that counts. - Owner/Founder Waypoint Coaching Group Reach Myra at [email protected] or 765-623-9711
The rest of the gang:
- Jeff Conroy - Organizational and Non-profit Expert, Motivational Speaker, Coach - Executive Leader | Difference Maker for nonprofits in strategic planning, operations, and fundraising and development. Owner/Founder of Conroy Leadership Consulting, LLC. Reach Jeff at [email protected] or 208-215-6285
- Geoff McLachlan - Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Coach, Bringing Fun Back Into the Workplace, Owner/Founder of Professionals At Play Reach Geoff directly at [email protected] or 509-869-4506
- Jeffrey Geier - Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Coach - Helping You Win in Work & Life Owner/Founder of Phoenix Coaching LLC Reach Jeffrey at [email protected] or 509-553-9248