CEO insights: Maintaining productivity in times of change

CEO Diego Pesciatini and Ulrike Seminati share strategies to improve productivity and create buy-in for ambitious change projects in this episode.

Main Discussion Points:

Obligation to Dissent:

• Encouraging a culture of dissent fosters critical thinking and empowers team members to voice their perspectives.
• Leader actively solicits opposing viewpoints from team members before making decisions, instilling confidence in the team's ability to contribute constructively.

Understand Your Own Motivations First:

• Effective leadership needs setting aside personal ego and identifying motivating factors to align team efforts towards shared goals.
• Leaders must discern individual and collective motivators to inspire team commitment and drive success.

Learn to Pass the Message:

• Tailored communication approaches to resonate emotionally with diverse team members enhance message reception and alignment.
• Flexibility in communication styles, ranging from directness to diplomacy, ensures effective conveyance of expectations and objectives.

Help Your People Grow:

• Prioritize nurturing the growth and development of ambitious team members over protecting personal status.
• True leadership is exemplified by facilitating the growth of others, fostering a culture of collective advancement and success.

Find the Right Balance Between Showing Strength and Vulnerability:

• Embracing vulnerability and acknowledging limitations without hesitation instills trust and authenticity within the team.
• Demonstrating strength in decision-making while acknowledging inherent uncertainties fosters confidence and a culture of decisive action.

Conclusion:

Maintaining productivity amidst change needs inclusive engagement and personalized support for team members. Leaders can effectively navigate transitions by nurturing individual growth and fostering a culture of open communication and mutual respect while maximizing team productivity and cohesion.

Tune in next time for more insights on leadership and organizational dynamics. If you want to improve your own skills in leading change or communicating more effectively, check out Ulrike’s online live courses for individuals here.

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About Diego Pesciatino

Diego is the CEO of Amicorp Management Services, a global player in the financial services industry. After his law studies in Italy, he started his career as legal and business advisor in the MENA region where he advised prominent families, including Royal family members expanding their businesses globally. He moved to Zurich 10 years ago and he’s now leading a global team of professionals providing financial and administration services to Institutional, corporate and private clients.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-pesciatini-09a36086/

About Ulrike Seminati

Ulrike is a globally operating coach, trainer, and consultant who brings a wealth of experience as a former C-level executive to her expertise in authentic leadership and impactful communication. By blending the latest self-development methodologies with her extensive practical experience in leading across all levels of hierarchy, she enables leaders to establish trust and lead change through effective communication. Ulrike's clients benefit from her pragmatic and user-friendly tools that enable them to make lasting improvements.

Connect with Ulrike!

Website: https://ulrikeseminati.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikeseminati/

Email: contact@ulrikeseminati.com