Sparks: Eight Leadership Trends That Will Help You Thrive in 2024
As we head into 2024, leaders are facing a landscape that’s changing faster than ever, and new challenges are on the rise. In today’s Leadership Spark, we’ll explore the eight leadership trends that every leader needs to watch out for this year along with some practical tips on how to handle the challenges that come with these trends. We’ll discuss embracing vulnerability, enhancing work ethic, prioritizing employee experience, focusing on skills rather than job titles, adapting to hybrid work environments, integrating AI and technology to humanize workplace interactions, addressing political, economic, and geopolitical issues, and thinking like a futurist. This episode will help prepare leaders to adapt to rapid changes in the workplace and global business environment. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
2 Aug 202411min
Skill-Based Hiring and The Impact of AI on The Workforce | Harvard Professor Joe Fuller
What does the future hold for hiring practices in the age of artificial intelligence and evolving skill demands? In this episode, Joe Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, discusses the all-in economics of skill-based hiring, the current progress, challenges, and the importance of this hiring approach in the future, and real-world examples of this approach from companies like IBM. We also discuss the role of AI in HR, highlighting how combining tech with human intuition can lead to smarter decisions. We explore the potential of AI to transform hiring and internal talent mobility, while also addressing concerns about data accuracy and bias. We also tackle some big workforce trends like the declining workforce participation rate among prime working-age males, the rise of helicopter parenting, and parent accompaniment with Gen Z job applicants. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
29 Juli 202441min
Sparks: Yes, Leadership is About YOU!
Have you heard the saying, “leadership isn’t about you?” That’s complete NONSENSE! Leaders like Satya Nadella and Tim Cook have dramatically transformed their companies, highlighting how leadership is very much about the individual at the helm. In today’s Leadership Spark, we’ll look into the personal role and impact of leaders, covering how their unique styles influence six key areas: setting vision, making decisions, shaping culture, managing change, inspiring others, and developing team members. These leaders prove that more than just facilitators, they are also crucial influencers whose visions significantly shape their organizations. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
26 Juli 202411min
The Flaws And Failures Of DEI Programs | Dr. Frank Dobbin
Every leader is talking about implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but making it work in the real world is a whole different challenge. In today’s episode, we look at the evolution and controversies surrounding DEI with Dr. Frank Dobbin, Sociology Department Chair at Harvard University and Author of “Getting to Diversity.” We explore starting with JFK’s 1961 order for affirmative action and moving through the impact of the George Floyd protests. We also discuss why corporate DEI programs get both support and backlash, touching on Elon Musk’s call to end DEI and the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action. Dr. Dobbin explains how DEI efforts democratize access to scarce resources like mentoring, and why it’s tough to balance the need for diverse teams with the goal of top performance. He critiques current DEI practices, highlighting why many traditional training programs fail and the importance of structural changes and inclusive recruitment. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
22 Juli 202451min
Sparks: I Just Got Promoted, Now What? How to Lead with Vulnerability in a New Role
How should you address your team after a promotion? While acknowledging your inexperience or newness to the role can create a sense of authenticity and approachability, it is crucial to also demonstrate your commitment to growth and competence. In today’s Leadership Spark, I’ll show you how you can achieve this by outlining specific actions you are taking to improve your leadership skills, such as seeking mentorship, working with an executive coach, reading leadership books, and being open to feedback. You’ll learn how to build trust and psychological safety within the team and reassure team members of your capability and dedication to being an effective leader. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
19 Juli 20248min
How to Motivate Employees to Work Hard with Tommy Mello, Founder of A1 Garage Doors
Tommy Mello is the founder of A1 Garage Doors, a $200 million home service business that is growing rapidly. In today’s episode he shares some of his early leadership mistakes and how building a strong team and getting the right mentors transformed his company. Tommy highlights how leaders can inspire hard work by aligning employee goals with the company’s vision. He shares his tough-love leadership approach while explaining the importance of caring about employees’ lives outside of work. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
15 Juli 202446min
Sparks: 10 Things Leaders Should STOP Doing At Work
Are you aware of the bad habits holding back your leadership? Many leaders focus on what they should start or keep doing to lead better, but they often overlook the bad habits they need to stop. Marshall Goldsmith, the world’s #1 Executive and CEO Coach, has pinpointed harmful behaviors that can sabotage your leadership’s effectiveness and your overall success. These habits can damage relationships and hold your team back, and many leaders don’t even realize the harm they’re causing. In today’s Leadership Spark, we’ll dive into the 10 things leaders should stop doing and why these behaviors are so damaging. You’ll also learn practical tips on how to break these bad habits. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
12 Juli 202411min
How To Balance Psychological Safety With Accountability in the Workplace
You’ve probably heard of the adage that too much of a good thing can actually be bad. It turns out, even something as beneficial as psychological safety in the workplace might have its drawbacks. In this episode, Dr. Peter Cappelli, Management Professor and Director of the Center for Human Resources at the Wharton School of Business, reveals surprising research findings about the potential downsides of positive psychology, like how it can hurt performance, especially in non-creative jobs. We also discuss how to balance fostering creativity with maintaining accountability, tools to measure psychological safety, and historical insights like Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y. You’ll learn how to improve your team’s performance while keeping them engaged and accountable. ________________ Start your day with the world’s top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: https://greatleadership.substack.com/
8 Juli 202448min
