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Top Voice Tuesday with Michael J. López
Each week, I sit down with a fellow LinkedIn Top Voice to unpack the most pressing issues in business, leadership, and transformation. Together, we explore fresh insights, bold ideas, and real-world stories from the top 0.0001% of thought leaders on LinkedIn.
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Top Voice Tuesday with Michael J. López
Transformational versus Transactional: Why most leaders get it wrong - with Marcus Chan
Join us for an inspiring episode of Top Voice Tuesday featuring Marcus Chan, the founder of Venli Consulting. We discuss his journey from a struggling sales rep to a LinkedIn Top Voice and a successful business owner. Marcus shares his insights on the difference between transactional and transformational leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, coaching, and development. We also explore practical strategies for content creation and social media engagement. If you aspire to elevate your leadership skills and understand the nuances of impactful leadership, this episode is a must-watch.
Timestamp:
00:15 Welcome and Introduction
01:17 Meet Marcus Chan: From Sales Trenches to Top Voice
04:54 Content Strategy Evolution
08:27 Transformational vs. Transactional Leadership
12:13 Challenges in Leadership Development
20:05 Developing Leadership Skills
20:39 Coaching and Mentoring Techniques
21:39 The Importance of Emotional and Mental Effort in Leadership
23:44 Proactive Leadership Strategies
28:19 The Hero's Journey in Leadership
30:03 Transformational Leadership Framework
30:17 The Respect Model for Leadership
35:32 Advice for Aspiring Leaders
37:40 Closing Remarks and Future Plans
Connect with Marcus:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcuschanmba/
https://urlgeni.us/linkedin/IThv
https://urlgeni.us/youtube/channel/marcuschan