Leadership POV: Conversations with Alkema & Friends

The Power of Flexibility in Leadership

Alkema Lewis Season 2 Episode 1

Host: Alkema Lewis, Leadership Coach, Practitioner, and Consultant

Special Guest: Mary Mitchell, Founder and CEO of M&M Leadership Consulting

Episode Summary:
In this engaging episode of Leadership POV, Alkema Lewis is joined by Mary Mitchell to discuss the essential trait of flexibility in leadership. They explore how being adaptable can enhance team dynamics, improve workplace culture, and help leaders thrive in today's ever-changing environments.

Key Highlights:

  1. What is Leadership Flexibility?
    • Defining flexibility as an ability to adapt to changing times while staying focused on goals.
    • Balancing innovation with accountability to foster growth.
  2. Flexibility in Team Dynamics:
    • Creating an environment that encourages innovation and risk-taking.
    • Building trust and showing care for team members' needs without compromising on results.
  3. Personal Leadership Stories:
    • Mary shares how leadership found her and how being flexible with her team built loyalty and long-term success.
    • Alkema reflects on challenges during the pandemic that required unprecedented adaptability.
  4. Developing Flexibility:
    • Is flexibility an inherent trait or a learned skill?
    • Strategies for leaders to cultivate adaptability, including mindset shifts and embracing feedback.
  5. Measuring Flexible Leadership:
    • Assessing effectiveness through team retention, goal achievement, and feedback.
    • The importance of self-reflection and seeking external coaching for growth.

Top 3 Leadership Nuggets from Mary Mitchell:

  • Regular self-reflection to evaluate progress and areas for growth.
  • Seeking truth-tellers and mentors to provide honest, constructive feedback.
  • Developing emotional intelligence to complement technical skills and adapt to challenges.

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