I can be a better Leader

“I can be a better leader” session – Peter Behm / Maree McPherson

Key takeaways

  • Curiosity is a crucial leadership attribute that can be developed and strengthened

  • Leaders should focus on asking questions rather than telling people what to do

  • Being vulnerable and admitting uncertainty is a strength in leadership

  • Club leadership success comes from engaging members in finding solutions together

  • The importance of sitting comfortably with uncertainty as a leader

Discussed topics

Leadership Development Session Overview

  • Details

    • Peter Behm: Introduced session format and timing (45 minutes)

    • Maree McPherson: Main facilitator, expert in executive coaching and leadership development

    • Format: Interactive discussion with participant engagement through chat and verbal contributions

The Role of Curiosity in Leadership

  • Details

    • Maree: Explained curiosity stems from Latin meaning "careful, diligent"

    • Mike: Highlighted importance of questioning historical practices

    • Peter Rawlings: Emphasized delving into real issues rather than making assumptions

    • Wendy: Described curiosity as foundation of humanity

    • Olive: Discussed importance of sitting with uncertainty

    • DGN Emma: Shared education perspective on "learning pit" concept

Leadership Vulnerability

  • Details

    • Glenda: Shared personal experience about feeling uncertain as incoming president

    • Maree: Shared personal story about crisis management and delegation

    • Multiple participants: Discussed importance of asking for help

Practical Leadership Approaches

  • Details

    • Peter Daniels: Discussed using Delphi method for collective decision-making

    • Maree: Demonstrated appreciative inquiry technique during session

    • Multiple participants: Shared experiences about engaging club members

Challenges

  • Managing transition into leadership roles with limited experience

  • Balancing the need to appear confident while being open to learning

  • Overcoming reluctance to ask for help

  • Breaking away from historical practices that may no longer serve purpose

 

Recording

“I can be a better leader” session – Peter Behm / Maree McPherson
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