WEBVTT 1 00:00:04.320 --> 00:00:09.320 Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of performance through strong human relations, 2 00:00:09.480 --> 00:00:13.599 team building, and goal of giving. This is the seven Minute Leadership 3 00:00:13.599 --> 00:00:23.000 Podcast with your host Paul fella Aldo. Hello everyone, and welcome to the 4 00:00:23.120 --> 00:00:28.920 seven Minute Leadership Podcast. It's episode one seventy four and I'm sure you've all 5 00:00:28.960 --> 00:00:34.000 heard of Maslow's hierarchy of needs right you can google it and find the graphic 6 00:00:34.119 --> 00:00:37.320 for it. But for those of you that are not familiar with it, 7 00:00:37.439 --> 00:00:42.880 or if you need a quick reminder, Maslow's hierarchy of needs is this theory 8 00:00:42.920 --> 00:00:48.640 that explains the different things people need to feel happy and fulfilled. It's often 9 00:00:48.719 --> 00:00:53.119 shown as a pyramid with five levels, and at the bottom are the basic 10 00:00:53.200 --> 00:00:56.880 needs like food, water, and shelter, and once those needs are met, 11 00:00:56.920 --> 00:01:00.119 we move up to the next level, which is safety and security, 12 00:01:00.159 --> 00:01:04.040 including things like having a stable job and feeling safe in our environment. The 13 00:01:04.159 --> 00:01:08.760 third level is social belonging, which means feeling loved and accepted by others. 14 00:01:10.319 --> 00:01:15.120 The fourth level is esteem, which is about having confidence and feeling good about 15 00:01:15.120 --> 00:01:19.120 ourselves, and finally, at the top of the pyramid is self actualization, 16 00:01:19.239 --> 00:01:23.840 which is about reaching our full potential and becoming the best version of ourselves. 17 00:01:23.239 --> 00:01:27.719 According to Maslow, we need to satisfy the lower level needs before we can 18 00:01:27.760 --> 00:01:34.280 focus on the higher level ones. So that is great for general life. 19 00:01:34.640 --> 00:01:40.799 I wanted to adopt this theory, this concept for leaders. So this is 20 00:01:40.840 --> 00:01:45.439 what my version of the leadership hierarchy of needs would look like and sound like. 21 00:01:45.640 --> 00:01:49.079 And before I go any further, if you just go to my website 22 00:01:49.120 --> 00:01:53.760 Paul Foulavalito dot com and click on free stuff, you can download the graphic 23 00:01:53.840 --> 00:02:00.000 that I made and just uploaded that represents this theory in this idea of this 24 00:02:00.120 --> 00:02:07.480 leadership hierarchy of needs. So here's my modified version that focuses on the needs 25 00:02:07.519 --> 00:02:14.199 of leaders. The very bottom level of the pyramid is physiological needs. Just 26 00:02:14.319 --> 00:02:22.000 like in Maslow's original hierarchy, physiological needs form the foundation of the leadership hierarchy. 27 00:02:22.240 --> 00:02:25.639 Leaders must take care of their basic physical needs, such as adequate rest, 28 00:02:25.840 --> 00:02:31.319 nutrition, and a healthy work life balance, because without addressing these needs, 29 00:02:31.560 --> 00:02:38.159 leaders may struggle to perform effectively. The second tier is emotional well being. 30 00:02:39.039 --> 00:02:45.360 Emotional wellbeing refers to the leader's ability to manage their own emotions and build 31 00:02:45.439 --> 00:02:51.960 strong relationships with others. This includes self awareness, emotional intelligence, empathy in 32 00:02:52.199 --> 00:02:57.120 fostering a positive work environment. You know all the things we've talked about on 33 00:02:57.199 --> 00:03:01.560 previous episodes. Now they have a concrete place to live and be visible. 34 00:03:02.120 --> 00:03:08.599 Within this hierarchy, leaders who prioritize emotional well being can create a supportive, 35 00:03:08.840 --> 00:03:15.319 an engaging atmosphere that promotes productivity and collaboration. In the third tier up the 36 00:03:15.319 --> 00:03:23.759 pyramid is intellectual stimulation because leaders need intellectual stimulation to stay ahead of the curve 37 00:03:23.319 --> 00:03:30.960 and make informed decisions. This involves continuous learning and seeking new ideas and perspectives, 38 00:03:30.000 --> 00:03:37.159 and encouraging creativity and innovation within their team. Because when you can provide 39 00:03:37.240 --> 00:03:42.800 intellectual stimulation in addition to themselves, leaders can also inspire their team members to 40 00:03:42.919 --> 00:03:49.759 grow and develop their skills. The fourth tier up is self actualization. Similar 41 00:03:49.960 --> 00:03:55.360 to Maslow's original hierarchy, self actualization is an important need for leaders. This 42 00:03:55.479 --> 00:04:01.639 involves pursuing your personal growth, realize as your full potential, and aligning your 43 00:04:01.759 --> 00:04:08.719 values with your leadership role. Leaders who strive for self actualization can inspire their 44 00:04:08.759 --> 00:04:14.120 team members and set a truly compelling example for them. And at the top 45 00:04:14.120 --> 00:04:21.279 of the pyramid is legacy. And impact, So leadership goes beyond personal achievements. 46 00:04:23.040 --> 00:04:28.360 Leaders also have a need to create a lasting impact and leave a positive 47 00:04:28.439 --> 00:04:34.680 leadership legacy. This can be achieved by developing in mentoring future leaders, contributing 48 00:04:34.680 --> 00:04:40.560 to the organization or your community, and making a difference in the lives of 49 00:04:40.600 --> 00:04:46.079 others. Leaders who focus on leaving a meaningful legacy can inspire a sense of 50 00:04:46.160 --> 00:04:54.120 purpose and motivate their team members to work towards a common goal. So it's 51 00:04:54.160 --> 00:05:00.600 important to note that this leadership hierarchy of needs is not necessarily linear, and 52 00:05:00.759 --> 00:05:06.639 different leaders may prioritize these needs differently based on their individual values and circumstances. 53 00:05:06.639 --> 00:05:15.160 However, by addressing these needs this leadership blueprint, leaders can enhance their effectiveness, 54 00:05:15.600 --> 00:05:20.120 create a positive and engaging work environment, and hopefully leave behind an amazing 55 00:05:20.240 --> 00:05:26.560 leadership legacy that will be studied for years to come. This has been the 56 00:05:26.759 --> 00:05:30.759 seven Minute Leadership Podcast and I thank you for listening. 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