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Ep 111 - How to Lead When You're Not the Expert in the Room
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Leading a team of experts when you're not the technical expert yourself can be daunting. In this week's episode, we explore how to make that transition from being the expert yourself to leading a team of experts effectively. We dive into why it's natural to feel vulnerable in this situation and share practical strategies to help you embrace your leadership role while letting your experts shine
Key points from this episode
- The vulnerable feelings that come with leading experts and why it's completely natural
- Why trying to become the expert in everything your team does is a common but counterproductive approach
- The power of being honest about what you don't know and asking "naive" questions
- How to use coaching skills to get the best from your technical experts
- The importance of focusing on outcomes rather than getting caught up in technical details
00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview
01:00 Understanding the Vulnerability of Leading Experts
03:00 The Orchestra Conductor Analogy
05:00 Building Trust Through Honesty
07:00 Real-World Example of Poor Leadership
09:00 What Makes an Effective Leader
11:00 The Power of Asking "Naive" Questions
13:00 Using Coaching Skills with Expert Team Members
15:00 Focusing on Outcomes vs Technical Details
17:00 Personal Leadership Journey Insights
20:00 Final Thoughts and Being Kind to Yourself
Useful Links
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