Leaders wield incredible influence, leaving a profound mark on both those they guide and the world around them. So, how can we craft substantial worth and impact?
Today, Kurian M Tharakan and Ashleigh Wilson discuss collaborative leadership, storytelling as a powerful medium to drive messages and connect with audiences, and crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with people. Find out how to be human-centric and make the world a better place through respectful and dignified treatment of your employees.
Join us for this engaging conversation on why it's so important to be curious about the people who make up your organization and take risks when it comes to leading projects!
In this episode:
- How business success is based on the ability to sell an idea to others
- How Kurian’s leadership experience started out as an accident and ended up enjoying the role
- How leaders should be human-centric and question things more often
- People see value in different ways, and leaders need to be aware of the culture of their organization and be curious about how others see the organization
Main takeaways:
- The story we tell ourselves is the only way to make sense of one's world
- There is virtue in staying calm and in control despite changes
- Learn how to deliver a strong narrative
- Companies should be here to make the world a better place
- Leadership changes over time, and it is essential to stay flexible to serve your employees the best
- Remaining curious is a virtue to keep for the sake of evolving
Quotes:
“The only thing that anybody buys from you at the very beginning is the story that you tell.” - Kurian M Tharakan
“I believe that leaders should be human-centric in that we actually work for our people versus the other way around.” - Ashleigh Wilson
“We can look however we want, we can dress however we want, we can be whatever gender, and that doesn't make you any more or less qualified.” - Ashleigh Wilson
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