Ep. 58 Most People Get Leadership Wrong – Here’s What Actually Makes a Great Leader

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This week Darren sits down with Stephen Shedletzky, leadership expert and author of Speak Up Culture, to uncover the essential qualities of great leaders, how to foster a culture of open communication, and why decisiveness, compassion, and confidence are must-have traits for leadership success. He also delves into lessons that can be taken from large corporations and utilised in your company to create an environment where employees thrive. 

Stephen Shedletzky is a leadership speaker, coach, and author of Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up. He has previously worked alongside Simon Sinek, helping leaders create environments where people feel heard, valued, and empowered.

Key topics discussed:
-Overcoming public speaking fear & building confidence
-Leadership vs. visionary leadership – what’s the difference?
-The three essential leadership attributes: decisiveness, compassion & confidence
-How to create a speak-up culture in your organisation
-The impact of toxic leadership & burnout in the construction industry
-Lessons from Apple, Boeing, and Toyota on leadership & decision-making

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LINKS
Stephen Shedletzky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky
Stephen's company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shed-inspires
Instagram: @shedinspires
TikTok: @shedinspires
Darren: https://darrenevans.komi.io/

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