In this conversation, Kristy discusses the evolving landscape of leadership, emphasizing the need for leaders to adapt their styles to the unique needs of their team members. She highlights the importance of curiosity, communication, and vulnerability in effective leadership. Kristy also shares insights on the significance of understanding individual motivations and the role of change management in organizational success. The discussion touches on the measurable ROI of leadership training and the broader impact of leadership skills on personal and professional relationships.

Contact Kristy at:

https://thekristymorgan.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristy-morgan-pmp/

Takeaways

• Leaders often confuse being good at their job with being good leaders.
• Motivating people requires understanding their unique needs.
• Curiosity is essential for effective leadership.
• One-on-ones should prioritize employee input.
• Vulnerability in leadership fosters open communication.
• Change management is crucial for successful projects.
• Investing in people leads to long-term success.
• Effective communication is a two-way process.
• Asking 'why' helps uncover individual motivations.
• Leadership skills improve personal relationships as well.

• (00:00:00) - What's Wrong With Leadership?
• (00:01:42) - What's Wrong With Leadership?
• (00:02:05) - What's Missing in Leadership?
• (00:05:44) - Exploring the uniqueness of your team
• (00:07:23) - Leadership Development: Why Are We Talking to Employees?
• (00:13:43) - How to Coach Leaders on Time With Their Teams
• (00:20:57) - CIO Network: The Project Management Challenges
• (00:25:05) - How to Coach People Through Long Term Thinking
• (00:28:51) - What Makes a Well-Well-Oiled Machine?
• (00:31:52) - What Made Me Make the Shift
• (00:36:01) - What Does a Leadership Skills Engagement Look Like?
• (00:41:06) - What are the most common gaps in leadership?
• (00:47:27) - The One Thing I Wish I'd Been Told About My Career
• (00:52:19) - PMI Mile High Symposium and TED Talk
• (00:55:02) - Senators on the Issues