Phyllis Snodgrass - Investing in People: The Key to Effective Leadership

A Leader’s Journey podcast

🌟Are you eager to unlock the secrets of exceptional leadership? 🚀 In this captivating podcast, interviews Phyllis about the power of genuine connection, transparent leadership, and the importance of prioritizing people and relationships. 💪

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Highlights

The Importance of Authenticity and Transparency in Leadership:
Phyllis believes that authenticity and transparency are essential for leaders to build trust with their team. She shares that being true to oneself and caring for others is key, while also knowing when to share personal experiences to connect with others.

The Power of Transparency and Vulnerability in Gaining Respect:
Phyllis, a former CEO, shares how being transparent and vulnerable with others has gained her respect. She believes in working alongside people and being authentic. She practices vulnerability one-on-one with others and draws on her own experiences to relate to them. She is quick to connect with people and values understanding where they come from.

The Power of Intentional Relationships and Sacrifice:
She reflects on the importance of deep relationships and how it is intentionality that leads to having those long-term friends. She mentions that it can be hard to maintain those relationships when physically removed, but it is important to make sacrifices to spend time with those who mean the most. She reflects on how this mindset has become more natural to her due to the influence of a mentor who prioritizes people over process.

The Power of Trust and Delegation in Leadership: Inspiring Team Growth
The speaker discusses the importance of trust and delegation in leadership, and how to draw out the best in team members by helping them recognize their value and purpose. She also shares her experience with developing skills in this area, such as getting team members to buy into the mission and vision, understanding individual fears, and calling them out to help team members grow.

The Importance of One-on-One Meetings for Effective Leadership
The leader values one-on-one meetings with their team members to build relationships, understand concerns, and provide support. It's important to make time for these meetings and prioritize them, as they are crucial for effective leadership.