00:02:21 - The Importance of Strengths-Based Leaders
00:04:34 - The Challenges of Being a Leader
00:06:41 - Carving out Time and Building a Team
00:09:01 - Valuing Different Approaches to Problem Solving
00:11:21 - Stepping Aside and Understanding Different Problem-Solving Methods
00:13:35 - The Conductor's Role in Getting the Best Out of the Orchestra
00:18:06 - Building Effective Teams
00:20:21 - Identifying and Removing Friction Points
00:22:38 - Hiring the Right People
00:24:51 - Building a Team and Being Realistic
We think that A-list leaders know how to approach different challenges. They know the answers to everything and put the needs of their organization before their own. But just like when you are in an airplane, and they tell you to put on your mask first, you should first take care of yourself because it is the only way to help others. Therefore, leaders must understand that they can resolve only some issues. So they should build a team they can rely on and be confident in their abilities and strength to deal with them.
In this episode of Powered by Instinct, Amy Bruske, the president of Kolbe Corp, and our host David Kolbe discuss what it means to be an effective leader. To provide a definition, they answer a couple of questions: Do you, as a leader, lead by example, recognizing and utilizing your strengths so that your employees do the same? Also, are you imposing your way of doing things, or do you encourage different approaches and delegate?