Season 1 - 31: The Introverted Leader Wrestles with Leadership

Episode 31 December 05, 2024 00:59:10
Season 1 - 31: The Introverted Leader Wrestles with Leadership
The Illumify Game Changer
Season 1 - 31: The Introverted Leader Wrestles with Leadership

Dec 05 2024 | 00:59:10

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The Illumify Game Changer

Show Notes

Leadership demands a lot of us. So much that it can be tempting to turn away, if only to protect yourself from the barbs that come from challenging the status quo. In this episode, Jonathan grapples with his introverted self that tempts him to keep his vision to himself. Nor, as he discovers, can he expect others to assume equal responsibility for igniting his vision.

 

01:11   How does expressing your vision feel in the context of rallies?

05:23   “No one gets hurt if I keep this to myself.”

09:41   Jean takes scrutiny and rejection out of the equation when being of Service.

11:21   What if they are just as responsible for igniting your vision as you are?

13:00   Marianne’s cautionary note of failed change in “shared leadership”.

15:50   Challenging your own introversion to step up.

17:25   Where does the harm and hurt come from in speaking up?

20:31   Changing the pronoun from “your” vision to “the” vision.

22:51   Be an “ambassador” for the vision, and enable others to carry your message for you.

24:41   Speak in the present tense, not the future tense, to eliminate doubt and reassure.

29:01   Organizational leadership, Gandhi, Mandela and the depth of courage.

32:41   The voices of dissent are going to be there.

34:01   Is resistance enough for change?

36:33   How to lead in light of the two extremes.

38:26   The metaphor of Canada Geese for leadership.

42:01   Seeing the vision as public gives me confidence in me and the vision.

44:11   Dealing with excitement, rather than derision, around your vision. 

46:05   Who doesn’t want to be heard?

48:31   What part of your vision do you decidedly disregard?

53:58    Marianne’s reason and hope for listeners.

56:01   When you know what you’re here to do…

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