Soft Leaders are Strong Leaders
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Ann McPhee discusses leadership in an international context and the importance of cultural understanding and effective induction processes. She highlights the pitfalls of autocratic leadership and the myth of strong leadership, emphasising the importance of empathy, listening, and reflection. McPhee also emphasizes the power of soft leadership and the impact of small interactions and relationships in leadership. Overall, the conversation reveals the core of leadership as working with people and prioritising their needs.
Takeaways
· Leadership in an international context requires cultural understanding and effective induction processes.
· Autocratic leadership can lead to bullying and ineffective leadership.
· Strong leadership is not about being loud or directive, but about empathy, listening, and reflection.
· Soft leadership is not weak leadership, but a focus on people and relationships.
· Small interactions and relationships are essential in effective leadership.
· Putting people first is at the core of leadership.
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This episode is supported by the International Curriculum Association. Learn more here.
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