Manage Self, Lead Others: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership for Managers Nina Sunday

Most startups fail not because of a bad product, poor timing, or mismanaged cash, but because of people problems: conflicts over strategy, decision-making, and team culture.
Martin Gonzalez co-authored ''The Bonfire Moment'' with Josh Yellin; the book launches today. Get it here: https://www.bonfiremoment.com/
View the video version on Spotify or HERE: https://youtu.be/C3wWCPEKNA0
Even the smartest entrepreneurs have been derailed by soft problems:

How do you fire a loyal friend who’s not up to par?

How do you motivate your team to give their all?

What happens when egos and emotions overpower facts and reason?


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7 key strategies are cornerstones of The Bonfire Moment feedback structure:
 
1 Treat people like volunteers
2 Protect the team from distractions
3 Invite disagreement
4 Minimize unnecessary micromanagement
5 Preserve interpersonal equity
6 Keep pace with expertise
7 Overcome discouragement
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4 TRAPS –
The trap of Speed
The trap of the Inner Circle
The trap of the Maverick Mindset
The trap of Confidence
 
Why maverick ideas can lead startups into trouble?
 What are the 6 most common maverick beliefs?
 
1. The myth of equal equity: Co-founders should receive equal equity in return for
equal commitment and equal contributions.
 
2. The myth of shared command: Power and decision-making should be shared equally among cofounders.
 
 
3. The myth of scaling without hierarchy: Layers of management should be
avoided as the company grows, because they create bureaucracy and slow progress.
 
4. The myth of structural harmony: Disputes between functional roles represent
a failure point that should be fixed.
 
5. The myth of conflict-free growth:
 
A strong culture should be able to minimize or even prevent all interpersonal conflict, even as the team grows.
 
6. The myth of sustained heroics: Heroic extra effort is necessary for the long
haul, not just during the startup’s earliest months.

The Bonfire Moment has proven effective with hundreds of teams of all sizes around the world—from the smallest startups to large organizations—significantly improving their cohesion, focus and effectiveness.
Now this book teaches leaders the principles behind The Bonfire Moment and how to run the workshop on their own. It’s ideal for anyone who needs a committed and resilient team to achieve big goals.

LINKS:
To access assessments:
https://assessments.bonfiremoment.com/request-assessment
Effective Founders Project report:
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/entrepreneurs/effective-founders-project/

ABOUT MARTIN GONZALEZ
Contact Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinjosegonzalez/
Martin Gonzalez is co-founder with Josh Yellin of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program using people analytics to uncover what makes the best startup ‘’founders’’? succeed.

A frequent lecturer at Stanford, Wharton and INSEAD  on organization design and people analytics, Martin has been at Google for 10 years and currently is a principal of organization and talent development, shaping team culture.
 
Qualified in organizational psychology and behavioral science at Columbia University and London School of Economics, Martin co-authored with Joshua Yellin the brand new book, The Bonfire Moment.

  
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Ep131 - INC. magazine ranked our guest, Chris Dyer, as the number one leadership speaker on culture. Author of "The Power Power of Company Culture" - https://amzn.to/44wxa06 - and former founder CEO of People2G. His companies consistently were named a Best Place to Work. Implementing Chris Dyer's 7 Pillar strategy enables countless companies to unlock productivity, performance and profits.
View the video version on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/j8O6Jyr2Unc?si=BfZVqd_ZyrIvC9XA
1 Transparency
2 Positivity
3 Measurement
4 Acknowledgement
5 Uniqueness
6 Listening
7 Mistakes
SUMMARY
Chris Dyer highlights the importance of understanding personality profiles, such as the DISC profile, in improving team dynamics and resolving conflicts.
Dyer emphasizes the significance of positivity, citing examples of personal experiences and lessons learned from authors like Shonda Rhimes.

He also touches on the concept of appreciative inquiry focusing on identifying strengths within teams rather than dwelling on weaknesses.

Dyer underscores the need for organizations to measure what truly matters to their business and shares strategies for enhancing customer satisfaction scores.

He stresses the value of acknowledging mistakes as learning opportunities and fostering a culture where employees feel empowered to innovate.

Additionally, Dyer discusses the role of active listening in effective leadership and offers insights into managing change within organizations.

He addresses the challenges of influencing senior leaders and highlights the importance of taking calculated risks to drive cultural transformation.

Throughout the discussion, Dyer emphasizes the significance of aligning organizational culture with performance and profitability goals.

ABOUT CHRIS DYER
Chris Dyer was ranked #5 on the LeadersHum Power List, was named a Top 40 Change Management Guru and a Top 50 Global Thought Leader. His leadership podcast is among the top 50 globally. His speaking engagements are known for their transformative impact, blending insightful candor, humor, and effective strategies like his 7 Pillar Strategy.
Contact: https://chrisdyer.com/

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Psychological Safety, and Psychosocial Hazards To Avoid

Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make

Second Curve Thinking: Change Before You Have To


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Episode 130 is with Mel Kettle, author of "The Social Association" and "Fully Connected'.

TALKING POINTS

Not only do you give feedback down, you give it across and you give it up as well.
Giving feedback is one skill set, while how to receive feedback is just as important.

When you hear the word feedback, how do you react? “Feedback” is one of those words that can be polarizing and cause panic.
I encourage leaders to create a culture of conversation within their organization so that they never have to use the word feedback.

How do I have a conversation with my manager who doesn't listen?

If you don't have a trusted relationship with your manager, then that's going to be a difficult conversation. What do you do when you're on the receiving end of that difficult conversation?

Mel Kettle has a five-step feedback framework.

CONTACT MEL KETTLE
https://www.melkettle.com/

hello @ melkettle.com (no spaces)

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/melkettle/
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ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
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Ep129 we speak with Lynne Cazaly and her book, "Sync Async"
making a distinction between synchronous and asynchronous work.
The author urges people to consider more asynchronous ways of working.
There will always be too much to do and not enough time to do it. Putting practical sync async techniques to work can make your work easier . . . and the rest of life better.
Consider:
·     Do we really need everyone at the same meeting at the same time?
(synchronous work)
·      Could some people contribute prior to, or after the meeting or begin working on tasks outside of a meeting? (asynchronous work).
A growing number of teams and businesses are learning and experiencing the value of deliberately working in sync / async ways.
That is, some work is completed synchronously - at the same time with other people; and other elements of work completed asynchronously - at a time and in a way that suits them.

In this conversation with author Lynne Cazaly, we discuss how, why and when to work in sync and async ways
·      tools for making great async progress
·      ways to identify the type of work you prefer
·      how to make daily progress easier - get started on things that
have stopped and accelerate things that have slowed.
You don't need to wait for a culture change or for someone to give
you the go-ahead on this. You can start working better in both sync and async
ways from today.

ABOUT LYNNE CAZALY
Lynne Cazaly from Melbourne, Australia, is an international keynote speaker, award-winning author and master facilitator.
Lynne is author of 10 books including:
"Sync Async: Making progress easier in the changing world of work." https://amzn.to/43Q3QkO
Listen to Episode 31 of this podcast with Lynne Cazaly talking about Perfectionism and her book: "Ish: The Problem with our Pursuit for Perfection and the Life-Changing Practice of Good Enough.’" https://amzn.to/3vLCTlG
An experienced radio broadcaster, presenter and producer, Lynne has presented 10,000+ hours on-air. As a communication specialist she’s lectured in Australian Universities and consulted to industry on change and transformation.
Contact: https://www.lynnecazaly.com.au/

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
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Links for the Core Work of Paul Vittles, The Jordan Legacy, the #ZeroSuicideSociety Transformation Programme and the #JoinTheDots Tour/Conference/Festival, 12-23 June 2024

 Let's Talk About Suicide!
https://paulvittles.medium.com/lets-talk-about-suicide-35e4706f6bf7
 
Groundbreaking Report - Moving Towards a Zero Suicide Society - and the Way Forward
https://thejordanlegacy.com/moving-towards-a-zero-suicide-society-edition-2-of-the-report/
 
The Jordan Legacy's (Critical) Response to the National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England, 2023-2028
https://thejordanlegacy.com/the-jordan-legacys-response-to-the-governments-national-suicide-prevention-strategy-2023-2028/
 
Paul Vittles' Detailed Critique of the National Suicide Prevention Strategy for England, 2023-2028
https://paulvittles.medium.com/are-we-in-the-suicide-prevention-business-or-is-it-suicide-maintenance-40a4e4129496
 
The #ZeroSuicideSociety
#JoinTheDots Humber to Mersey Tour, 12-23 June 2024
https://thejordanlegacy.com/jointhedots/
 
The Pioneering 'All Pieces in the Puzzle' Launch Conference, Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, 12 June 2024
https://thejordanlegacy.com/conference-line-up/
 
The Big Finish 'Merseyside Festival with Lived Experience Voices' in a 5,000 Capacity Venue, 22-23 June 2024
https://thejordanlegacy.com/merseyside-festival/
 
Jordan's Space - the World's Only Fortnightly Radio Show Focused on Suicide Prevention: All Recordings
https://thejordanlegacy.com/jordans-space/
 
'What We Actually Do' - a Snapshot Month (Jan 2024) Working in Transformational Change in Suicide Prevention
https://paulvittles.medium.com/so-what-is-it-you-actually-do-32bbd4d27c9d
 
Paul Vittles - 40 Years in
Community Engagement: Memoir with Life & Work Lessons
https://paulvittles.medium.com/40-years-of-community-engagement-7-global-community-engagement-days-8dbddeca79bc
 
Other Key Content Referenced in the Show
 
World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations SDGs
https://www.who.int/health-topics/suicide#tab=tab_1
 
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) inc World Suicide Prevention Day 10 September https://www.iasp.info/
 
Lifeline International https://lifeline-international.com/
 
The Global Zero Suicide (in Healthcare) Movement (which began in Detroit)
https://youtu.be/tyfdN-4nJZQ
 
Zero Suicide Institute of Australasia
https://www.zerosuicide.com.au/
 
UK NCISH: National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health
https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/ncish/
 
Podcast: Suicide is a Means of Death Not a Cause of Death
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2rtecRiS23JtW2aNnN7D0p
 
Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) Online Suicide Awareness Training
https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/training
 
Alfie's Squad (Pioneering Peer Support for Kids Bereaved by Suicide)
https://alfiessquad.org/
 
SuperFriend (Not-for-Profit Foundation funded by the Australian Superannuation and Insurance Sector)
https://www.superfriend.com.au/
 
CONTACT PAUL VITTLES
LinkedIn: Paul Vittles - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvittles/
Medium: @PaulVittles - https://paulvittles.medium.com/
X/Twitter: @PaulVittles - https://twitter.com/PaulVittles
Bio on The Jordan Legacy Website:
https://thejordanlegacy.com/member/paul-vittles-fmrs-fami-frsa-facilitating-transformational-change-to-move-towards-zero-suicide/
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In Episode 127, I speak again with Thought Leader and Visionary Dan Silberberg around the evolving role of leadership in a world of disruption.
There’s a shift from focusing solely on productivity to valuing intelligence as the key competitive advantage.
Multiple areas of disruption can be described with the VUCA framework.  
A leader’s full time job is global volatility.
Another full time job is global uncertainty and unpredictability.
Another full time job is unraveling complexity.
And then the last one, just in case you didn't have enough to deal with, is ambiguity.
The traditional hierarchical model is insufficient for dealing with such complexities. Dan advocates for an ecosystem approach where leaders become facilitators rather than top-down decision-makers.
To be a great leader requires critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and lifelong learning. We need authentic organizational values, hiring based on cultural fit, personal authenticity in interviews.
Leaders need to adapt to the rapidly changing landscape by fostering innovation, embracing ndiversity, and building trust within their organizations.

TO CONTACT DAN SILBERBERG
Tell Dan you heard him through Nina Sunday on the Manage Self, Lead Others podcast.
https://entelechy.ai/product/leader-council/
https://entelechy.ai/contact/
https://pages.c-suitenetwork.com/the-leader-council

ABOUT PODCAST HOST, NINA SUNDAY
Connect with Nina Sunday on LinkedIn HERE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ You can suggest a guest, ask a question, make a comment.

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