On The TRU Leader Podcast, hosts Michelle and Tracy engage in a dialogue with Susan Ireland, an entrepreneur and leadership coach with a background at Boeing, on the topic of leadership success. Susan shares her journey from a 30-year career at Boeing to co-founding Seasoned Leadership, emphasizing the unplanned nature of her transition and the swift establishment of their leadership development program. The discussion covers essential leadership principles, the risks of promoting leaders solely based on expertise, and the potential dangers of micromanagement. The impact of a leader’s attitude is also examined, with a focus on the positive or negative influence they can have on their teams.Susan advises new leaders on the significance of personal development, including adopting a leadership mindset, utilizing mentors, coaches, and peers, and maintaining personal management systems to stay organized. Embracing core values is also stressed as crucial for decision-making congruent with personal beliefs. Furthermore, the conversation touches on self-awareness, understanding one’s leadership identity, and how personal values affect leadership styles. The adaptability of leadership approaches, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, is highlighted as essential.For full show notes and links, visit https://www.missinglogic.com/truleaderIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/company/missinglogic-llchttps://www.facebook.com/missinglogicLLChttps://twitter.com/MissingLogicLLChttps://www.instagram.com/missinglogic_llc/In this podcast, business leaders navigate the challenges of high-pressure jobs, tackling burnout, micromanagement, and decision fatigue while honing emotional intelligence, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities to strengthen their leadership identity. Through discussions on leadership development, stress management, conflict resolution, and time management, listeners gain insights into achieving work-life balance, overcoming the struggles of being overworked, and fostering personal growth in the ever-evolving workplace.

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