Sustainability is a hot topic these days. From sustainable energy sources to sustainable modes of transportation. However, there’s a form of sustainability which is appropriate for this site and show – sustainable leadership. Being a sustainable leader is more than a tagline, it’s a mindset which a leader needs to employ every single day, in every single decision. Being a sustainable leader takes time, dedication and consistency.
Meet Maura
This is where my guest for this episode comes into play. From her experience as an Operations Manager for an executive search firm to being an entrepreneur, Maura Sweeney has dedicated herself to helping leaders become more sustainable in their daily operations.
Timestamped Overview
During our conversation, we cover the following topics:
- Her background
- A brief overview of what it means to be a sustainable leader
- What internal qualities does a leader need to be a sustainable leader?
- How does influence tie into sustainable leadership.
- How can a leader establish a mindset for sustainable leadership
- How does the concept of delegation support sustainable leadership
Guest Resources
If you’re interested in learning more about Maura and what she has to offer then be sure to check out the following links:
- Maura’s Speaker Profile
- Maura’s Media Profile
- Maura’s Website
- Art of Happiness Books for Emotional Intelligence
- Maura’s Email
- Maura on LinkedIn
- Emotional Intelligence eCourse
- Maura’s Facebook Page
- Follow Maura on Twitter
- Maura’s Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher
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About the Host
Scott McCarthy
Scott McCarthy is a retired Canadian Army Lieutenant-Colonel, executive leader, leadership coach, and founder of Moving Forward Leadership. During his 25-year military career, Scott led organizations responsible for complex operations, national supply-chain capabilities, and billions of dollars in assets. He now brings that experience into the private sector through his executive role with Arcanus while continuing to coach senior leaders and executives.
Scott is the host of the Peak Performance Leadership podcast, where he has had more than 300 conversations with leaders, authors, executives, and experts about what leadership looks like when theory meets reality. His work centres on the 3 Domains of Leadership: Leading Yourself, Leading Your Team, and Leading Your Organization. He is also the author of You Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership: And Neither Do I, a practical and candid look at what leadership really demands when you’re the one responsible for getting results through people.
Transcript
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