From Knowing To Doing: Making Human Leadership Skills Common Practice

Why are such common sense things like essential, human skills, still not common practice when it comes to leadership? In this episode of the Sticky From The Inside podcast, host Andy Goram delves into the topic of human leadership skills in the workplace with guest Thomas Gelmi, an international coach and author of Breakthrough and The Coaching Code. Both Andy and Thomas express frustration at the gap between recognition of the importance of human leadership skills and their practical implementation in the workplace today. The conversation emphasises the need for organisations to prioritise personality development over traditional leadership skills, with Thomas highlighting the impact of authentic, empathetic, and compassionate leadership on team dynamics and overall performance.

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Key Takeaways

• The art of transforming common sense "soft" leadership skills into common practice.
• How to overcome barriers to fostering a more collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Understand the significance of fostering empathy and authenticity in leadership.
• Unpack the role of personality development in becoming a successful leader.
• The crucial role top management plays in driving cultural change and creating a positive work environment. 

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Key Moments

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 
00:01:22 - The Importance of Human Leadership Skills 
00:05:57 - Thomas Gelmi's Unconventional Background 
00:09:37 - Key Facets of Effective Leadership 
00:14:04 - The Challenge of Integrating Human Leadership Skills 
00:18:27 - The Importance of Communication Skills 
00:19:27 - The Biggest Mistake in Communication 
00:23:31 - The Influence of Dominant Alpha Males 
00:27:00 - Shifting Organisational Cultures 
00:32:51 - The Process of Change 
00:35:46 - The Impact of Unintentional Behaviour 
00:38:10 - Raising Awareness in Organisations 
00:43:52 - Sticky Note Wisdom 
00:47:25 - Conclusion and Farewell 

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Full Episode Transcript

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