Stop Assuming & Start Understanding for Better Communication

Thanks for Coming Back

In this episode of 'Thanks for Coming Back,' we meet Jeremy Doran, a leadership coach who combines mechanical engineering and psychology to teach leaders how to more effectively communicate. Jeremy shows us how to stop making assumptions and use curiosity to spark deeper conversations with our teams. He shares stories from his career, including his work at Pratt & Whitney and Schneider Electric, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to leadership.

Curiosity is crucial for leaders. It helps open up better communication. Jeremy talks about why it's important to keep asking questions and how forgetting to do so can make team interactions dull. We look at simple ways to keep leaders curious, like using personality tests like Myers-Briggs and HBDI to better understand and communicate with different team members.

Leadership is more than just making decisions; it's about creating a space where mistakes are okay because they help us learn and grow. Jeremy discusses how to avoid the trap of knowing too much, the dangers of micromanaging, and the importance of trust and setting clear goals. By sharing his own experiences and the lessons he's learned from personality assessments, Jeremy shows us how knowing each team member's unique traits can prevent conflicts and improve teamwork.

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1. Enhancing Leadership Through Psychology and Engineering (00:00:00)

2. Effective Communication Strategies for Leaders (00:11:48)

3. Understanding Communication Through Personality Assessments (00:15:57)

4. Encouraging Mistakes and Effective Delegation (00:24:42)

5. Neuroconversant Leadership Book and Podcast (00:32:12)