Answering the Question The Leader's Recipe

Oftentimes we fall into the trap of beating around the bush and not really answering the question. On this episode of the podcast, Jeremy and Ahmed discuss why this happens and how to avoid falling into that trap. jhrLhuSwRTyzZLFstjIA
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - How this topic first came up
03:42 - Why is answering the question a skill we have to even talk about?
06:30 - What drives the generational difference in being direct?
08:05 - Why do people make excuses or lie instead of owning up to their actions?
10:35 - Understanding the value that truth brings
11:25 - Kevin Hart Deerbra sketch
13:43 - Understanding the truth and trusting yourself
14:45 - Role play of a direct report who lies/makes excuses
16:27 - Putting ownership back on the person who is making the excuse
18:15 - Warren Buffet Hiring Quote
19:15 - How do we build a culture of integrity?
21:30 - If we are in a culture where our leaders don't value integrity, how do we make sure we still maintain that culture of integrity?
23:25 - Knowing who you are and not pretending to be anyone else
24:21 - When to change your circle
25:15 - who is truly your inner circle?
27:45 - Choosing your circle wisely
30:00 - Bob Iger ownership story
33:20 - Learning from out mistakes
34:00 - Building mechanisms
36:17 - Key Takeaways