Leadership Unleashed: Beyond Titles and Power
Episode Overview
True leadership is about caring for those in your charge. Self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership. Core values guide your decisions and build trust. Emotional resilience helps leaders handle challenges. Effective communication and decision-making are key skills.
True leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge.
What does true leadership look like? In this episode of The Counselor's Couch, Calvin Williams, a seasoned Licensed Professional Counselor, takes you on a journey to understand effective leadership. Calvin passionately shares his experiences and frustrations with the current state of leadership in higher education, emphasising the importance of self-awareness, core values, vision, and emotional resilience. He argues that true leadership is about caring for those in your charge, not just wielding power.
Calvin explores essential leadership skills such as communication, emotional intelligence, and decision-making, while also addressing common pitfalls like micromanaging and avoiding difficult conversations. He provides practical strategies for personal growth and leading others, whether at work, home, or in your community. Calvin's blend of humour and candid reflections makes this episode both engaging and enlightening. If you're looking to develop your leadership skills or simply want to understand what makes a great leader, this episode is a must-listen.
Reflect on your own leadership journey and consider how you can make a positive impact on those around you.