The VMI Leader Journey Podcast
Education:Self-Improvement
In this exciting episode of the VMI Leader Journey, host Major Catherine Roy invites Retired Brigadier General Christopher Burns, the 2023-24 Leader in Residence at VMI. Burns gives a succinct overview of his career journey, laying out potent leadership philosophies he's learned from his time in the military and Wall Street. He delves deep into the distinction between managing and leading, emphasizing the centrality of clear communication and vision in inspiring successful endeavors.
Burns takes listeners on a whirlwind tour examining leadership in the light of rapidly evolving technology and societal shifts. He underscores the necessity of fostering trust, building effective communication channels, and maintaining accountability in team settings. He also unveils his unique approach to contemporary obstacles to leadership.
The episode highlights the importance of developing recruitable subordinates, the high-performance technique of practicing the 80-20 rule, and the Pareto principle and its relevance to work-life balance.
Adaptability remains a key theme as Burns illustrates the importance of agility and resilience in today's fast-paced leadership landscape. Drawing insights from companies like Post-it and 23andMe, and contextualizing the needs of both civilian and military spaces, this episode offers a comprehensive roadmap to future-proof leadership approaches amidst accelerating changes.
The conversation concludes with an encouraging perspective on failure, emphasizing its role not as an endpoint but as a crucial learning tool for growth and advancement. In essence, to shape a promising future, leaders must foster resilience, adopt a dynamic approach to change, and champion agility within their teams.
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