Speaker 1: Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of
Speaker 1: performance through strong human relations, team building, and goalagiving. This
Speaker 1: is the seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host Paul
Speaker 1: Fello Aledo.
Speaker 2: Hello everyone, and welcome to the seven Minute Leadership Podcast.
Speaker 2: It's episode two oh three, and today we're diving into
Speaker 2: the future of leadership. The workplace is evolving rapidly, and
Speaker 2: so are the styles of leadership that make an impact.
Speaker 2: In this episode, we'll explore five leadership styles that are
Speaker 2: thriving in twenty twenty five and beyond, why they're effective,
Speaker 2: and how you can adopt elements of each to enhance
Speaker 2: your leadership approach. So let's start with a big picture.
Speaker 2: Why do leadership styles matter? Why should we care about
Speaker 2: how they're evolving?
Speaker 1: So?
Speaker 2: The workplace has changed dramatically over the past decade, with
Speaker 2: remote work, diverse teams, and rapid technological advancements becoming the norm.
Speaker 2: Employees today expect leaders who are empathetic, adaptable, and forward thinking.
Speaker 2: The old command and control approach simply just doesn't work anymore.
Speaker 2: Leadership styles are like tools in a toolbox. Different situations
Speaker 2: require different approaches. By understanding and adopting these emerging styles
Speaker 2: you can build stronger teams, drive better results, and stay
Speaker 2: relevant in our changing world. So let's break down the
Speaker 2: five leadership styles that are shaping the future. And number
Speaker 2: one is servant leadership and we've talked about this before.
Speaker 2: Putting the needs of your team first and helping them
Speaker 2: develop and perform to their full potential. Employees value leaders
Speaker 2: who prioritize their well being and growth. Servant leadership foster's
Speaker 2: trust loyalty in a positive work environment. So how do
Speaker 2: you apply this style? So regularly ask your team what
Speaker 2: can I do to support you? Focus on removing obstacles
Speaker 2: and providing resources to help them succeed. Number two is
Speaker 2: transformational leadership, inspiring and motivating your team to innovate and
Speaker 2: achieve more than they thought possible. Because in our rapidly
Speaker 2: changing world, teams need leaders who can drive change and
Speaker 2: encourage creativity. So how do you apply this one? Share
Speaker 2: like a compelling vision of the future and encourage your
Speaker 2: team to think big, recognize, and reward innovative ideas even
Speaker 2: if they don't always succeed. Number three is adaptive leadership,
Speaker 2: the ability to pivot quickly and respond to changing circumstances.
Speaker 2: Because with uncertainty being a constant today, Adaptive leaders can
Speaker 2: guide their teams through challenges with agility and confidence. So
Speaker 2: how do you apply this one Well, Stay informed about
Speaker 2: industry trends and be willing to adjust strategies as needed.
Speaker 2: Involve your team in problem solving to ensure diverse perspectives.
Speaker 2: Number four is empathetic leadership, leading with emotional intelligence and
Speaker 2: understanding your team's emotions and motivations and challenges because empathy
Speaker 2: builds trust and connection, which are essential for team cohesion
Speaker 2: and productivity. So how do you apply this one? Practice
Speaker 2: active listening, validate your team's feelings, and show genuine concern
Speaker 2: for their well being. And the fifth and final one
Speaker 2: is data driven leadership, using metrics, analytics, and evidence based
Speaker 2: decision making to guide your leadership. Because as data becomes
Speaker 2: increasingly available, leaders who can leverage it effectively can make
Speaker 2: more informed decisions and measure their impact. So how do
Speaker 2: you use this style Well, incorporate data into regular team reviews,
Speaker 2: use it to identify opportunities for improvement. Combine data with
Speaker 2: human insights for a balanced decision making. So now that
Speaker 2: we've covered the five key leadership styles, how do you
Speaker 2: figure out which one best works for you. So here's
Speaker 2: the thing. Great leaders aren't locked into one style. The
Speaker 2: most effective leaders adapt their approach based on the needs
Speaker 2: of their team in the situation. You have to start
Speaker 2: by reflecting on your strengths and areas for growth. Ask
Speaker 2: your team for feedback. It's one of the best ways
Speaker 2: to understand how your leadership is perceived. And remember, you
Speaker 2: don't have to master all five styles at once. Pick
Speaker 2: one or two that resonate with you, and start practicing
Speaker 2: them intentionally. So let me just share a couple real
Speaker 2: world examples of all of this. First, there's a co
Speaker 2: company in eastern Pennsylvania, Colt Airs in USA, who embodies
Speaker 2: transformational leadership by sharing a bold vision for sustainability. Their
Speaker 2: building is insulated with hay and they have a garden
Speaker 2: that they harvest hundreds of pounds of vegetables that they
Speaker 2: use and donate to the community. They've inspired their team
Speaker 2: to develop groundbreaking sustainability solutions that are reshaping their industrial
Speaker 2: manufacturing industry. And then think of all the managers and
Speaker 2: leaders who mastered empathetic leadership during the pandemic. They supported
Speaker 2: their remote teams by offering flexible schedules and mental health resources,
Speaker 2: resulting in higher engagement and retention for their companies. These
Speaker 2: leaders all didn't stick to a one size fits all approach.
Speaker 2: They adapted their styles to meet the moment. So here's
Speaker 2: my challenge for you over the next week. Identify which
Speaker 2: of these five styles could have the biggest impact on
Speaker 2: your team. Start small, maybe it's facisting empathy in your
Speaker 2: next one on one meeting or sharing a vision. To
Speaker 2: inspire your team and to help you, I've created a
Speaker 2: free resource, the Leadership Style Self Assessment. You can download
Speaker 2: it from my stand store or my website Paulfalavlito dot com.
Speaker 2: It's a quick tool to help you identify your strengths
Speaker 2: and areas for growth. The workplace is changing, and so
Speaker 2: is leadership. Our best chance for success as leaders is
Speaker 2: to stay on top of leadership by knowing and understanding
Speaker 2: all of the different leadership styles that are out there.
Speaker 2: By adopting these five styles servant, transformational, adaptive, empathetic, and
Speaker 2: data driven, you can lead with intention and make a
Speaker 2: lasting impact in twenty twenty five and beyond. This has
Speaker 2: been the seven Minute Leadership Podcast, and I thank you
Speaker 2: for listening.
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