The Science of Leadership

De: Tom Collins
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  • The Science of Leadership is the podcast for listeners who want to build their leadership capabilities, providing valuable knowledge, insightful perspectives, and inspiring stories from expert leaders across various fields. The episodes will range from one-on-one interviews with experts to discussions between the host and co-host. All episodes will be supported by the latest scientific research in leadership, psychology, and other pertinent fields. Whether you’re an aspiring business leader, a healthcare professional, a community leader, or someone passionate about personal growth, our podcast is designed to equip you with the skills and wisdom needed to lead with confidence and impact. Join us on this journey to become a better leader and make a difference in your world!
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  • The Power of Trusting Those You Lead with General Scott Wallace | Ep. 11 | The Science of Leadership

    The Power of Trusting Those You Lead with General Scott Wallace | Ep. 11 | The Science of Leadership
    Oct 15 2024
    In this episode of @TheScienceofLeadership Dr. Collins is joined by General Scott Wallace U.S. Army (Ret.) for a discussion on the importance of trust in leadership and the challenges of micromanagement. General Wallace is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and holds three Master’s degrees. During the Vietnam war, he served as an armor officer, and from 2001 to 2003, he was the commanding General of the Army’s Fifth Corps, which included the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In 2005, he became the commanding General of the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command. He was awarded numerous medals, including a Defense Distinguished Service Medal, a Legion of Merit, and a Bronze Star. Following retirement, he has served on the Board of Directors of Oshkosh Corporation and CACI International. General Wallace shares his leadership lessons on trust and the importance of training. He recounts the story of the Thunder Runs during the invasion of Iraq, highlighting the need to trust subordinates and the value of tough, realistic training. He emphasizes that leaders must create conditions for training and underwrite the mistakes of their subordinates. General Wallace also discusses the importance of communication and the leader's personal involvement in critical decisions. He shares a personal story of a failed deep attack mission and reflects on the lessons learned. The conversation also explores the science behind trust and its positive effects on relationships, retention, psychological safety, and decision-making. General Wallace emphasizes the need for leaders to trust themselves, create opportunities for training and shared experiences, and identify areas where extra oversight may be necessary. The conversation concludes with a discussion on hiring the right people and the importance of letting go of micromanagement. Key concepts include leadership, trust, training, communication, decision-making, micromanagement, relationships, retention, psychological safety, decision-making, and shared experiences. Takeaways • Trust your subordinates and believe that they are fundamentally good people who want to see the organization succeed. • Tough, realistic training is essential for developing teamwork and a culture of trust within the organization. • Leaders have a responsibility to create conditions for training and to underwrite the mistakes of their subordinates. • Communication is crucial in conveying expectations and providing proper guidance and supervision. • In critical decisions, there are times when the leader personally needs to be involved. Trust is essential in leadership and creates a reciprocal state where trust is extended and returned. • Trust strengthens relationships, increases retention, fosters psychological safety, and improves decision-making. • Leaders must trust themselves, create opportunities for training and shared experiences, and identify areas where extra oversight may be necessary. • Micromanagement is not sustainable in complex organizations and leaders must learn to let go. • Hiring the right people, training them, and making tough decisions when necessary are key responsibilities of leaders. Sound Bites • "Trust your subordinates and believe that they are fundamentally good people who want to see the organization succeed." • "Tough, realistic training is a glue that binds organizations together and leads to a culture of trust." • "Leaders have the obligation to create conditions for training and underwrite the mistakes of their subordinates." • "The leader might need to be personally involved in decisions associated with it." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:16 The Power of Trusting Your Subordinates 14:29 The Importance of Tough, Realistic Training 21:51 Creating Conditions for Training and Underwriting Mistakes 25:37 The Crucial Role of Communication in Leadership 33:32 The Leader's Personal Involvement in Critical Decisions 34:19 The Importance of Trust in Leadership 35:20 Lessons Learned from a Failed Deep Attack Mission 48:30 The Science Behind Trust and its Positive Effects 53:42 Building Trust: Trusting Yourself and Others 59:21 Letting Go of Micromanagement 01:03:03 Hiring the Right People and Making Tough Decisions Key References • Burke, C. S., Sims, D. E., Lazzara, E. H., & Salas, E. (2007). Trust in leadership: A multi-level review and integration. The Leadership Quarterly. • Dirks, K. T., & Ferrin, D. L. (2002). Trust in leadership: Meta-analytic findings and implications for research and practice. Journal of Applied Psychology. • Edmondson, A. C. (1999). Psychological safety and learning behavior in work teams. Administrative Science Quarterly. • Covey, S. M. R. (2006). The Speed of Trust. Simon & Schuster. • Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge. Wiley.
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    58 m
  • Get It Right In Your Own Mind First: Communication | Ep. 10 | The Science of Leadership

    Get It Right In Your Own Mind First: Communication | Ep. 10 | The Science of Leadership
    Oct 8 2024
    In this episode of @TheScienceofLeadership, Tom and Justin discuss how effective communication is crucial for leadership; it allows leaders to influence others and achieve common goals. The cover how clear and consistent communication is essential for leaders to convey their message and ensure that everyone understands their vision. Leaders need to spend time thinking about what they want to say and get it right in their own mind first. Emotion and pride can hinder effective communication, so leaders must manage their impulses and regulate their emotions. The science behind communication in leadership emphasizes the importance of cognitive load, decision-making processes, and self-regulation. Effective communication requires practice and mastery of the message, so leaders can deliver it clearly and consistently. In this conversation, Tom and Justin discuss the importance of effective communication in leadership. They emphasize the need to understand the message before communicating it and the importance of listening and hearing others. They also discuss practical tips for effective communication, such as considering the audience and adjusting the delivery style. Tom highlights the importance of knowing when to speak and when to let others speak, and the goal of communication being to make the team better and achieve the shared vision. Key concepts include communication, leadership, influence, clarity, consistency, thinking, emotion, cognitive load, decision-making, self-regulation, understanding, listening, hearing, audience, delivery style, and teams. Key Takeaways Clear and consistent communication is crucial for effective leadership.Leaders need to spend time thinking about what they want to say and get it right in their own mind first.Emotion and pride can hinder effective communication, so leaders must manage their impulses and regulate their emotions.Effective communication requires practice and mastery of the message.The science behind communication in leadership emphasizes cognitive load, decision-making processes, and self-regulation. Effective communication in leadership requires understanding the message before communicating it.Listening and hearing others are crucial aspects of communication.Consider the audience and adjust the delivery style accordingly.Know when to speak and when to let others speak.The goal of communication is to make the team better and achieve the shared vision. Sound Bites "Communication needs to be clear and consistent when we talk about leadership.""If you don't know what you want to say, no one else will know what you are trying to say.""Communication is important in leadership because it is how you influence someone else.""Makes my job easier.""One thing you touched on there, which we've gone a little bit on the other side for this talk, is we've been focusing on understanding it in our own mind before you communicate it.""A lot of people like to say, you have two ears and one mouth. You should be listening at least twice as much as you talk." Chapters 00:00 The Importance of Clear and Consistent Communication in Leadership 03:09 Getting It Right in Your Own Mind: The Key to Effective Communication 06:13 Managing Emotion and Pride for Effective Communication 19:21 The Science Behind Communication in Leadership 25:09 Practice and Mastery: The Path to Effective Communication 31:33 The Importance of Understanding the Message 34:24 The Power of Listening and Hearing 38:38 Practical Tips for Effective Communication 44:18 Knowing When to Speak and When to Listen 51:18 The Goal of Communication: Making the Team Better Key References Self-regulation and Cognitive Control: Inzlicht, M., & Schmeichel, B. J. (2012). What is ego depletion? Toward a mechanistic revision of the resource model of self-control. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 7(5), 450-463. Impact of Mindful Speech: Hülsheger, U. R., Alberts, H. J. E. M., Feinholdt, A., & Lang, J. W. B. (2013). Benefits of mindfulness at work: The role of mindfulness in emotion regulation, emotional exhaustion, and job satisfaction. Journal of Applied Psychology, 98(2), 310-325. Prefrontal Cortex and Decision-Making: Miller, E. K., & Cohen, J. D. (2001). An integrative theory of prefrontal cortex function. Annual Review of Neuroscience, 24(1), 167-202. Communication and Emotional Intelligence: Goleman, D. (1995). Emotional intelligence: Why it can matter more than IQ. Bantam Books. Cognitive Load and Verbal Communication: Sweller, J., Ayres, P., & Kalyuga, S. (2011). Cognitive load theory. Springer Science & Business Media.
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  • Being Responsible & Accountable as a Leader with Gen. Gus Perna | Ep. 9 | The Science of Leadership

    Being Responsible & Accountable as a Leader with Gen. Gus Perna | Ep. 9 | The Science of Leadership
    Oct 2 2024

    In this episode of @TheScienceofLeadership Dr. Collins has a conversation with General Gus Perna about the importance of being responsible and accountable as leaders.

    During his career in the Army, General Perna commanded soldiers during Operation Iraqi Freedom and later served as Commanding General of the U.S. Army’s Materiel Command, overseeing 190,000 personnel and a $175 billion budget. In 2020, when the United States needed a vaccine to be developed and delivered across the country, he co-led Operation Warp Speed, delivering the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of schedule. In this podcast, General Perna emphasizes the need for leaders to lead by example and ensure that their actions align with their words. General Perna shares stories from his military career that illustrate the importance of taking responsibility and being accountable for the outcomes. He also highlights the role of trust in effective leadership and the impact of violating that trust. Overall, the episode emphasizes the significance of remaining responsible and accountable in order to build trust and lead effectively. General Perna discusses his experience leading Operation Warp Speed and the importance of being responsible and accountable in challenging situations. He emphasizes the need to think beyond oneself and the organization and focus on the greater mission. General Perna also highlights the value of building diverse teams and leveraging the expertise of others. He shares practical advice for leaders, including asking if a decision is bigger than oneself and the organization, and being willing to delegate and collaborate. The conversation concludes with insights on decision-making, time management, and the importance of humility. Important concepts covered include leadership, responsibility, accountability, trust, leading by example, Operation Warp Speed, diverse teams, decision-making, time management, and humility.

    Key Takeaways

    • Leaders must be responsible and accountable for their actions and the outcomes they achieve.

    • Leading by example is crucial in building trust and inspiring others to follow.

    • Taking responsibility and being accountable can have a significant impact on the success of a mission or organization.

    • Violating trust by not being responsible or accountable can undermine leadership effectiveness.

    • Maintaining high standards and holding oneself and others accountable is essential for achieving desired outcomes. Leaders must lead by example and be responsible and accountable for their actions and decisions.

    • Building diverse teams and leveraging the expertise of others is crucial for success.

    • Leaders should ask themselves if a decision is bigger than themselves and their organization before taking action.

    • Being willing to delegate and collaborate is essential for effective leadership.

    • Humility is a key trait for leaders, as it allows them to learn from others and make better decisions.

    • Improving decision-making and organizational performance are positive outcomes of being responsible and accountable.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction

    02:13 Being Responsible and Accountable as Leaders

    09:23 Taking Responsibility and Giving Credit

    18:11 The Importance of Maintaining High Standards

    25:07 Leading by Example and Building Trust

    29:58 Achieving Success through Responsibility and Accountability

    36:11 Maintaining Standards in Challenging Environments

    37:03 Leading with Responsibility and Accountability

    38:05 Leading Operation Warp Speed

    41:39 Overcoming Challenges in Distribution

    44:31 Checking Egos at the Door

    48:53 The Importance of Humility

    52:07 Positive Effects of Responsibility and Accountability

    Key References

    • Edmondson, A. C. (2018). The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth.

    • Heifetz, R. A., Grashow, A., & Linsky, M. (2009). The Practice of Adaptive Leadership: Tools and Tactics for Changing Your Organization and the World.

    • Kouzes, J. M., & Posner, B. Z. (2017). The Leadership Challenge. Wiley.

    • De Dreu, C. K. W., & West, M. A. (2001). Minority dissent and team innovation: The importance of participation in decision-making. Journal of Applied Psychology, 86(6), 1191-1201.

    • Frink, D. D., & Klimoski, R. J. (1998). Toward a theory of accountability in organizations and human resources management. Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management, 16, 1-51.

    • Collins, J. (2001). Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't.
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