Laurie Maddalena, CSP: Leading With Intention

Does this sound familiar? You've been told that to enhance your leadership skills, you need to simply follow a predefined set of rules and protocols. But despite your best efforts, you're still struggling to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace and achieve meaningful results. This approach has left you feeling frustrated and ineffective, unable to truly connect with your team and drive business success. It's time to break free from this ineffective action and discover practical tips that will transform your leadership approach and unlock your ability to thrive in today's ever-changing work environment.

In this episode, Cheryl Knowlton and Laurie Maddalena, CSP discuss how to:

Discover the key strategies to develop your leadership skills and excel in the workplace.

Transform your leadership style from transactional to relational for greater success in managing your team.

Unlock the power of focus and intentionality to become a more effective and impactful leader.

Learn how to prioritize tasks that directly contribute to the overall success of your business.

Create a positive work environment and foster employee engagement through intentional leadership.

 Key Takeaways:

Practical Tips for Leadership Enhancement

Strengthening leadership skills is essential for navigating the complexities of today's dynamic workplaces. 

Transformation from Transactional to Relational Leadership

Relational leadership, which places an emphasis on fostering strong relationships within a team, has become increasingly important in modern business settings. 

Importance of Focus and Intentionality

Operating with focus and intentionality is key to breaking through business and personal distractions. It involves planning and prioritizing tasks that align with long-term objectives, consciously managing energy, and regularly reflecting on progress. 

“We need to be facilitators, not fixers. By coaching and empowering our employees, we can build critical thinking skills and shift the ownership to them, ultimately leading to more effective teams.” 

- Laurie Maddalena, CSP

About the guest, Laurie Maddalena, CSP:

Laurie Maddalena is CEO of Envision Excellence, a leadership consulting firm that focuses on elevating leadership through programs for managers and executives. Laurie is a Certified Speaking Professional—a designation earned by less than 15% of speakers worldwide. She is a contributing author in the international bestselling books, Women Who Empower and Women Who Shine. Prior to establishing her own coaching and consulting business, Laurie served as Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at Montgomery County Teachers Federal Credit Union.

Under Laurie’s leadership, the credit union was awarded the “Excellent Place to Work” designation by the Maryland Work~Life Alliance for seven years in a row.

CONNECT WITH LAURIE:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemaddalena/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behumanleadership 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurie.hackettmaddalena 

CONNECT WITH CHERYL:

Website: www.cherylknows.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwvWKXBC6fKn1dLGY11hxIg 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theknowltonteam/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylknowlton/ 

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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