How to Become an Authentic Leader (APMG Panel Session)
Oct 12, 2022
This episode is about how to become an Authentic Leader. An opportunity to have your real-life questions answered.
Host: Nick Houlton, APMG International Question Master: Shanice Mitchell-Cox, APMG International
- Panelists: Bev Andrews, Director, ASPIRE Change Management
- Mart Rovers, Leadership, Coach, Consultant, Trainer and President at INTERPROM
- Sarbojit Bose, Owner and Managing Director of Training and Consultancy Services, Cyberservices, Singapore
- Chris Bevan, Executive Chairman / Partner
Session highlights:
00:00 Introduction
02:23 Meet the Panelists
06:52 What does it mean to the panel to be a authentic leader?
09:55 With hybrid working, how can a leader maintain an 'open door' policy?
16:25 What are the most vital traits of a leader in organization?
21:40 How important is Emotional Intelligence today as a leader, is it something you're born with or is it a skill that can be developed?
30:43 What are some recommendations to practice authentic leadership traits in a fast paced, deadline-oriented organization?
37:00 Does the panel think that anyone can become an authentic leader, or are some people just always going to be better off as followers?
40:40 Is self-discipline required to become an authentic leader? I struggle to command respect and my colleague advised self-discipline will help with this.
44:21 What is the connection between emotional intelligence and cultural difference and how can a leader engage them in Agile teams (disparately located teams)?
49:13 As a leader seeking to maintain a happy and healthy organisation that is successful at achieving its goals and objectives, which comes first People or Projects?
51:16 Closing remarks
56:04 The Next APMG Level Up Shows
