42 min

29 From Mid-Management to Senior Leadership: The Importance of Self-Awareness with Dan Pontefract The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast

    • Business

On this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, our host Nia Thomas is joined by the esteemed guest, Dan Pontefract. Dan is a renowned author and speaker with extensive experience in corporate culture change and leadership development. In their conversation, they delve into important topics such as leadership habits and behaviours, the significance of agency and self-awareness, and the concept of work-life balance. Dan shares insights from his recently finished book, "Lead Care Win," which explores leadership habits and behaviours. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness for both leaders and non-leaders alike, and how it is intertwined with the twelve work-life factors mentioned in his upcoming book,  "Work Life Bloom."

The key takeaway is that leaders need to reflect on their own self-awareness and consider the needs of the people they lead. Self-actualisation is highlighted as the starting point for leaders in each work and life factor. Trust is another crucial aspect discussed in the episode. Dan breaks down trust into three key pillars: authenticity, consistency, and advocacy. Building trust requires leaders to demonstrate these qualities, including vulnerability, staying within a certain range of behaviour, and advocating for team members even when they are not present.

The conversation also touches on the importance of empathy in leadership, exemplified by cognitive, emotional, and sympathetic empathy.. Dan's work on "Work Life Bloom" is highlighted. The goal of work-life bloom is to achieve a balance where both work and life factors are positive, resulting in feeling "blooming" in both domains.

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On this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, our host Nia Thomas is joined by the esteemed guest, Dan Pontefract. Dan is a renowned author and speaker with extensive experience in corporate culture change and leadership development. In their conversation, they delve into important topics such as leadership habits and behaviours, the significance of agency and self-awareness, and the concept of work-life balance. Dan shares insights from his recently finished book, "Lead Care Win," which explores leadership habits and behaviours. He emphasises the importance of self-awareness for both leaders and non-leaders alike, and how it is intertwined with the twelve work-life factors mentioned in his upcoming book,  "Work Life Bloom."

The key takeaway is that leaders need to reflect on their own self-awareness and consider the needs of the people they lead. Self-actualisation is highlighted as the starting point for leaders in each work and life factor. Trust is another crucial aspect discussed in the episode. Dan breaks down trust into three key pillars: authenticity, consistency, and advocacy. Building trust requires leaders to demonstrate these qualities, including vulnerability, staying within a certain range of behaviour, and advocating for team members even when they are not present.

The conversation also touches on the importance of empathy in leadership, exemplified by cognitive, emotional, and sympathetic empathy.. Dan's work on "Work Life Bloom" is highlighted. The goal of work-life bloom is to achieve a balance where both work and life factors are positive, resulting in feeling "blooming" in both domains.

Looking forward to having you on the learning journey!

Go to Dan's Website here



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Thanks for joining me on my learning journey! Looking forward to having you with me next time. Until then…..
About me Blog LinkedInhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/nia-d-thomas Twitter Rate and Review...

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42 min

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