How to Become an Authentic Leader (APMG Panel Session)

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

1. Panelists: Bev Andrews, Director, ASPIRE Change Management
2. Mart Rovers, Leadership, Coach, Consultant, Trainer and President at INTERPROM
3. Sarbojit Bose, Owner and Managing Director of Training and Consultancy Services, Cyberservices, Singapore
4. 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

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