Why 3 leadership styles are better than one

Avoid these fatal flaws that undermine heroic leadership | practice (split each time) | Why 3 leadership styles are better than one Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( February 26, 2024 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading the Way [] [Avoid these fatal flaws that undermine heroic leadership]( [Avoid these fatal flaws that undermine heroic leadership]( (Pixabay) Some leaders seem to have superhuman abilities to overcome adversity, spot new opportunities and create growth, but fatal flaws such as hubris, fear and a blindness to alternative strategies could doom their efforts, writes executive coach Ed Batista. Focusing on antidotes such as humility, vulnerability and self-awareness can help leaders lean into the best parts of their abilities and overcome their weaknesses, Batista notes. Full Story: [Ed Batista Executive Coaching]( (2/22) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Relying too much on leadership strengths "can reflect a lack of perspective or imagination," Batista writes, [leading to a fear of change and missed opportunities](. "Whatever the source of our fears, overcoming them in order to grow less reliant on our superpowers will require an increased capacity for emotion regulation." Does your organization offer adoption benefits? Your employer could be recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption as a Best Adoption-Friendly Workplace. This annual survey and recognition opportunity is open until March 22. All participants receive a free benchmark report. [Apply now.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] SmartBrief on Leadership [] [Why 3 leadership styles are better than one]( [Why 3 leadership styles are better than one]( (Michael Blann/Getty Images) Savvy leaders know when and how to switch up their leadership style based on the situation and the person, asserts leadership expert and author Paul Thornton. Using suitable leadership styles -- discussing, directing or delegating -- "motivates people to be fully engaged and motivated ... [and] also builds people's knowledge and skills, making them more effective employees," Thornton writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (2/23) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Minister David Hurst, in the early stages of counseling, relies on discussion to identify "the reasons behind the behavior." Professor Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh uses delegating to teach students "how to advocate for themselves, ask for help, communicate, seek needed resources and work independently." John P. Murphy, a fire department emergency management director, uses directing in emergencies when "[t]here is no time for discussion and collaboration. Decisions must be made quickly." [] [Read more]( from Paul Thornton on SmartBrief on Leadership [] Smarter Communication [] [Rachet up your communication to a superpower level]( "Supercommunicators" know that they "need to be having the same kind of conversation at the same time if we want to connect with each other," writes journalist Charles Duhigg in his book "Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection." To do so, they must ask deep questions, give proper weight to nonlinguistic communication, prove that they want to connect with someone and understand the value of social conversation, Duhigg says. Full Story: [Next Big Idea Club Magazine]( (2/21) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Put it into practice: Start asking [10 to 20 times more questions than others](, and make them deep without being inappropriate, such as "What happened next?" "Did you always want to practice law?" Duhigg writes. Also, connect better with people nonlinguistically by matching their energy and laughter. 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What are your leadership superpowers? How have you been affected by that shadow side and worked to strengthen your weaknesses? [Tell me about it](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com). If this newsletter helps you, please tell your colleagues, friends or anyone who can benefit. Forward them this email, or [send this link](. What topics do you see in your daily work that I should know about? Do you have praise? Criticism? [Drop me a note](mailto:candace.chellew@futurenet.com). And don't forget to send me photos of your pets, your office and where you spend your time off. [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Sharing SmartBrief on Leadership with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. Help Spread the Word [SHARE]( Or copy and share your personalized link: smartbrief.com/leadership/?referrerId=japnABMSAp [] [] Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships. 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