Insights into BRAVE Leadership Masterclass
I led a very insight rich conversation today with Doug Parkin PFHEA as part of the BRAVE Leadership Masterclass series at Ulster University.
Here is a summary of insights:
👏Bold leadership isn’t about being alone and aloof, but getting close to people.
🗣️Bold leaders say what needs to be said.
🔮Bold leaders deliver the present while shaping the future.
🤲 Genuine collaboration happens when people assert a position while genuinely wanting to problem solve together. This avoids the “Groan Zone”.
🙋♀️ Bold leaders show up, are present, tell the truth and let go of outcomes.
🤝 There needs to be a reasonable connection between who you are and what you do.
💭 People are inspired by a dream and not a plan.
🖼️ An agile framework has a purpose, delivers impact on the short term, excites stakeholders and has a long term objective.
🤔 Use the “vision of… and vision for” exercise.
🪜Lead the “why”, manage the “what” and coach and develop the “how”.
🏆 Reward the brave mistake.
🤦Conscientious inaction happens if you withhold feedback from others (because of fear around a difficult conversation).
🙂 A successful “courageous conversation” happens when you say what’s at stake, how you feel and what could be done. End with clarity, commitment and compassion.
💖Be accurate, brief, clear descriptive and singular.
🚶A leader without followers is simply going for a walk. Cultivate courageous followers.
Thank you so much to Doug Parkin PFHEA for sharing such a broad range of insights today as well as Elaine Fugard, Paul McCormack and Michael Shannon for giving me the opportunity to be part of this BRAVE Leadership Masterclass.
