680: Whole Person Leadership - Brent Kedzierski

What defines an exceptional leader—authority or the ability to inspire and connect? Denis Gianoutsos and Brent Kedzierski explore the shift to whole-person leadership, emphasizing influence, care, and adaptability. Brent shares powerful lessons from his career, insights into AI's role in leadership, and tips on meeting evolving employee expectations.

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Welcoming Brent Kedzierski

Introduction of Brent Kedzierski: An international expert in leadership and connected ecosystems
Whole-person leadership and the balance of care and honesty
What do you want in a leader?

The Banana Incident: Lessons on Leadership vs. Management

Defining Leadership vs. Management: The importance of accountability
Learning Through Experience: Brent’s early work experiences and their role in shaping his perspective
Power Dynamics: Navigating "us vs. them" dynamics in leadership roles

Leading Through Influence

What is Leading Through Influence? Building relationships without formal authority
Key Tools for Influence: Reciprocity, social proof, and adaptability
The Role of Context: Why benchmarking doesn’t work without considering organizational nuances

Whole-Person Leadership in Practice

Balancing Care and Candor: Addressing blind spots with honesty and empathy
Developing Employees: Leadership as a tool for growth and employability
Leadership Competence: Distinctive knowledge, skills, and motivations for impactful leadership

The Future of Leadership

Critical Thinking & Curiosity: Skills leaders need to navigate complexity
The Role of AI: Redefining leadership tasks and focusing on human-centered roles
Changing Expectations: Evolving leadership models to match the needs of modern organizations

Key Quotes:

"Leadership is not about showing how smart you are in the technical arena; it’s about excelling in the people arena." - Brent Kedzierski

"Balance care with candor; give honest feedback with the intention to help people grow." - Brent Kedzierski

The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World

Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders

https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead

Connect with Brent:

Website: https://aliresources.hexagon.com/

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

Connect with Denis:

Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com

Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com