Why Promotions Based on Technical Skills Hurt Leadership & Lead to Burnout

In this week's episode of The TRU Leader Podcast, special guest Dr. Chris Fuzie, a former law enforcement officer turned leadership expert, shares his journey from poor leadership experiences to earning organizational leadership degrees and teaching nationally post-retirement. He emphasizes preparing individuals for leadership and criticizes promotions solely based on technical skills. His book aims to redefine leadership and followership, advocating for collaborative efforts toward common goals. He introduces "liminal leaders," or individuals who balance leading and following through adaptability, communication, and shared accountability, promoting continuous learning and practical application.Chris metaphorically employs tessellations to illustrate organizational behaviors, correlating them with leadership principles and consistency. He discussed defining behavior expectations, categorizing behaviors by strategic importance, and fostering respectful communication. Advocating for innovative leadership approaches, Chris proposed using shapes to delineate organizational behaviors and culture.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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