UN Peacekeeper's Lessons on Radical Humility and Leadership

Emily Sander talks with Urs Koenig about his book, "Radical Humility: Be a Badass Leader and a Good Human." They discuss his experiences, including how tough feedback can piss people off but still foster growth. Urs shares leadership tips like "eyes on, hands off," referencing US Women’s Soccer Team Captain Carla Overbeck's style, and a new twist on feedback called "feedforward." He mentions that one of the most powerful things a leader can say is, "I screwed that up." They also touch on training for hostage situations, and the value of meaningful connections for Chiefs of Staff.

Links Mentioned:

• Urs Koenig's Website
• Urs Koenig's Book: Radical Humility
• Clarity Call with Emily

Free Resources:

• Strategic Planning Checklist 
• Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
• A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
• Chief of Staff Toolkit

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If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. 

Time Stamps:
00:43 Meet Urs Koenig: A Multifaceted Leader
02:26 The Three Pillars of Radical Humility
07:02 Leading Relationally: Building Trust and Influence
11:37 The Importance of Relationships in Crisis
14:03 Governor Patrick's Leadership During Crisis
16:19 Empowered Execution: Lessons from Ukraine
17:37 Carla Overbeck: Humble Leadership in Sports
20:14 Personal Connection: Emily's Family Ties
23:43 The Concept of Feed Forward
27:07 Creating a Culture of Vulnerability
30:37 Experiential Learning and Team Building
35:30 Building a Fearless Culture