Authentic Leadership and New Leaders with Jacqueline LaCasse

Happy By Mistake Podcast! Building an Abundant Mindset for Life and Business

In episode 7 of The Happy By Mistake pod, I engage with leadership expert Jaclyn Lacasse to explore the complexities of transitioning into leadership roles. We discuss the common challenges faced by new leaders, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the distinction between management and leadership. Jaclyn shares valuable insights on developing leadership potential, navigating workplace dynamics, and the significance of authenticity and presence in effective leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-compassion, mindfulness, and the role of mentorship in fostering successful leaders.
Takeaways

• New leaders often struggle with the shift from expert to leader.
• Emotional intelligence is crucial for effective leadership.
• Leadership is about inspiring and influencing others, not just managing tasks.
• Authenticity in leadership builds trust and rapport with teams.
• Self-compassion is essential for new leaders to thrive.
• Presence and mindfulness enhance a leader's effectiveness.
• Navigating complex dynamics requires understanding both employee needs and organizational goals.
• Charismatic leadership can overshadow the importance of building strong teams.
• Leaders should celebrate mistakes as learning opportunities.
• Every new leader should have access to coaching and mentorship.

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Capitole

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. The two most common challenges new leaders face (00:04:40)

3. Being good at your job, doesn’t make you a good leader. (00:06:25)

4. The impact of micro-managing and the boss as ‘fixer’ (00:08:04)

5. Why leaders don’t need the right answer; they need the right question (00:09:13)

6. Jacqueline explains leadership (00:11:30)

7. The power of authentic leadership (00:14:22)

8. Self-compassion for strong leaders (00:15:01)

9. Embrace prototyping for fearless leadership (00:18:11)

10. Top three pieces of advice for an individual managing a team of former colleagues (00:18:51)

11. The flaw in the so-called ‘charismatic leader’ (00:28:32)

12. When managers do not have the time to lead (00:31:23)

13. Advice for a new female leader in a male-dominated environment (00:37:40)

14. Advice for an external leader taking over an established team (00:41:59)

15. Advice for a young leader taking over a more experienced team (00:42:54)

16. Advice for a leader assuming a role within a company experiencing layoffs (00:45:00)

17. Advice for a new leader who has friends on the team (00:47:22)

18. How to shift your mindset from managing to leading (00:56:51)

19. A gift for every new leader (01:02:35)