There are good leaders and then there are great leaders. Often we wonder what separates the good ones from the great. What leadership qualities do these great leader have which in fact makes them great. And finally, how do they employ these qualities to ensure they achieve success for their organization, their team, and themselves.
Timestamped Overview
During this solo episode I discuss my top five leadership qualities and how you can employ these with practical examples. These qualities include:
- Honesty
- Ability to Inspire
- Communication
- Decision-Making
- Delegation
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About the Host
Scott McCarthy
Scott McCarthy is a leadership coach who works with executives, senior leaders and organizations to lead themselves, their teams and their organizations more effectively. A retired Canadian Armed Forces Lieutenant-Colonel, he brings 25+ years of leadership experience, including command of 25 Canadian Forces Supply Depot and responsibility for $8.6 billion in assets.
Scott hosts the Peak Performance Leadership podcast, with more than 300 conversations with leaders, authors and experts, and is the author of You Don’t Know Sh*t About Leadership: And Neither Do I.
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Transcript
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