In this episode, Heather speaks with Ian Sohn, President of the Chicago office of of Wunderman, a creative tech company. Heather discovered Ian through an article written about him in the New York Post where they highlight a recent open He wrote to employees about his expectations for employees checking in after work hours. You’ll want to listen in on his perspective after you read the article. Ian talks about his leadership style, his philosophy of growing talent and even about a rough spot he found himself in as a leader.
Key Takeaways:
Leaders must transfer what they know to those around them Be intentional about the words that you use to express emotion Always consider the intention of someone’s actions before holding it against them Think of mistakes as teachable moments If leaders do the hard work to build trust through expressing love then no need for foreplay when go to deliver feedback Consider the employee lifecycle when coaching them Trust and then hold accountable Showing some vulnerability regarding mistakes is very important to build trust Take care of yourself first Never do a bad imitation of someone else, be you!
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301: Reflecting on the past 300 Episodes
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299: Framework for Success: How to Guide Change Effectively
298: Helping People Live Full Lives: Mosaic's Heart-Driven Leadership
297: My Full Circle Moment
296: Your Work, Your Way: Software's Role in Tailoring Employee Communication
295: Your Brother's Keeper
294: Mastering Multitasking: How to Balance Productivity and Focus
293: Going Back to the Basics
292: The Humble Leader's Guide to Success
291: An Unexpected Lesson from a Family Trip
290: How to Achieve Your BIG Goals
289: Provide Space for Input
288: Understanding What Your Employees & Customers Need
287: Check Your Pulse Before You Check Someone Else's
286: Innovation Starts with the Willingness to Listen
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