79: Mojo Under Fire: How To Build A Team - The Shift From Hero to Collaborator with Emma Stace

When everything changes, how do the best leaders not just survive but find their groove? The Mojo Podcast: Mojo Under Fire explores the defining moments that either break leaders or forge them into magnetic forces others want to follow.

In this episode, Emma Stace shares her journey of leadership, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, accountability, and building relationships within teams. She discusses her personal experiences, including challenges and transformative moments that shaped her leadership style such as a difficult divorce. Emma highlights the significance of feedback culture, navigating conflict, and the need for intentionality in leadership, especially in a rapidly changing world influenced by AI. The conversation underscores the value of human connection and the continuous journey of personal and professional growth.

Emma helps teams make complicated things simpler. After years improving services in UK government, she now works at The Open University on strategy and digital change. She believes progress starts with listening, clear purpose and small steps that add up. Colleagues know her for plain speaking, curiosity and care. She’s happiest when the team gets the credit and the work speaks for itself.

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The Mojo Podcast
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Key Takeaways

- Mojo is about the connection between heart and mind.
- Leadership requires humility and accountability.
- Building relationships is key to effective leadership.
- Conflict can lead to commitment and better teamwork.
- Feedback should be a two-way street in teams.
- Intentionality in leadership helps set boundaries.
- Resilience is crucial during challenging times.
- Creating a safe space for feedback fosters growth.
- Leadership is about empowering others, not just directing them.
- The future of work requires keeping the human element at the forefront.

Chapters

00:00 Finding Your Mojo: The Connection of Heart and Mind
03:06 The Journey of Leadership: Embracing Imperfection
05:56 The Energy of Leadership: Self-Reflection and Team Dynamics
08:57 Crucible Moments: Transformative Experiences in Leadership
11:48 Building a Team: The Shift from Hero to Collaborator
14:57 Values and Boundaries: Defining Work-Life Balance
18:00 Continuous Growth: The Ongoing Leadership Journey
25:04 The Art of Slowing Down
27:36 Creating a Feedback Culture
30:17 Intentional Leadership and Team Dynamics
32:13 Navigating Conflict for Commitment
36:27 The Loneliness of Leadership
39:18 Hybrid Work and Human Connection
41:45 Advice for Leaders in Crisis
45:23 The Future of Leadership in an AI World