4. What Kind of Leader Shows Up at Christmas

Summary

In this episode, Tom discusses the impact of holiday pressure on leadership styles, contrasting self-focused leaders with intentional, servant leaders. He emphasizes the importance of character, competence, communication, and care during stressful times, and encourages leaders to reflect on their influence on others. The episode concludes with a call to lead with purpose and intention, especially during the holiday season.

Takeaways

Pressure reveals leadership style faster than any personality test.
The holidays expose our default leadership tendencies.
Self-focused leaders make everything about their convenience.
Intentional leaders prioritize the success of others.
Character helps build relationships as leaders.
Competence is crucial for maintaining calm under pressure.
Effective communication is vital during stressful times.
Servant leaders handle hard conversations thoughtfully.
Small acknowledgments can have a big impact.
Intentional leadership begins with purpose, not strategy.

Chapters

00:00 Intro
01:29 The Contrast: Self-focused vs Servant Leaders
03:07 How Stress Reveals Character
05:06 Choosing Intentional Responses
06:39 Reflection Exercise

Tom DeBell, the founder and president of Modern Leadership Solutions, is a Certified Maxwell Coach/Speaker/Trainer, a Full Focus Certified Pro, and a Certified Facilitator in the Six Types of Working Genius.

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