Developing Leaders w/ Nicole Vallance EP 34

Inspiring Possible

Do you seek to foster deep, meaningful connections with your team members?

In this episode, host Christy Pennison welcomes guest Nicole Vallance to discuss the importance of leadership and its impact on individuals' lives. Reflecting on their own personal experiences, the episode delves into the effects of positive and negative leadership styles, emphasizing the need for leaders to develop and support their team members.

Nicole shares their upbringing in a blue-collar, middle-class family, expressing gratitude for leaders who provided guidance, feedback, and care. They also discuss the negative impact of leaders who lacked transparency and became combative or reactive. Drawing from these experiences, Nicole is passionate about developing leaders, increasing engagement, and mobilizing individuals to accomplish their mission.

Throughout the episode, the importance of creating a culture and environment where people can thrive is emphasized. Nicole explains the need for structured 1-on-1 meetings, providing specific guidance, and accountability as part of coaching and development. They also address the misconception that leadership cannot be taught, emphasizing that anyone can learn and develop leadership skills.

The conversation expands to the challenges presented by today's culture, where direct, engaged conversations and deep connections seem to be overlooked. Nicole highlights the value of meaningful conversations and maintaining a sense of connection with team members and individuals. They offer advice on how to prioritize these connections, especially in a time when face-to-face interactions and engagement have become limited.

In this episode, we touch on:

• Developing leadership skills
• Creating a positive work culture
• How to increase engagement

Nicole encourage leaders to reflect on their purpose and passion for their mission, as well as the impact their organization has on solving people's problems. They offer resources, including an article by Daniel Goleman titled "Leadership That Gets Results," and a free leadership skills assessment tied to emotional intelligence.

Join Christy and Nicole as they delve into the transformative power of leadership and explore how everyone can become a more effective leader in their own sphere of influence.

For more about this episode: christypennison.com/developing-leaders

To connect with Nicole Vallance: connectedwithnicole.com