In this conversation, Francine Lasky and Danielle Baldwin explore the importance of community and connection in leadership roles, particularly within Vistage. They discuss the role of rituals in fostering group dynamics, the lessons learned from chairing, and the significance of creativity and mindset in effective leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-worth and the impact of influential books on their practices. Ultimately, they highlight the joy found in leadership and the community they build together.
Takeaways
- Connection is essential in leadership and community.
- Rituals help build deeper connections among group members.
- Chairing provides opportunities for personal growth and learning.
- Effective facilitation requires balancing safety and discomfort.
- Creativity can enhance the leadership experience.
- Mindset plays a crucial role in self-worth and effectiveness.
- Measuring impact goes beyond business metrics.
- Influential books can guide leadership practices.
- Joy in leadership fosters a positive community environment.
- Self-reflection is key to overcoming imposter syndrome.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction and Getting to Know Danielle Baldwin
- 04:17 Danielle's Journey to Vistage and Her 'Why'
- 06:34 Superpower - you can take the girl out of Jersey, not the Jersey out of the girl
- 08:46 Innovative Exercises - DeBono Six Hats
- 09:55 Managing Discomfort in the Room
- 11:41 Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
- 12:31 Feeding Frenzy during issue processing
- 14:04 Fostering Connection & Community Among Members
- 16:34 Chair Skill - Not being able to see the shore
- 18:08 Creativity in Chairing
- 18:37 AI and Creativity
- 20:09 Failure - If you don't belly flop every now and then, you are not pushing hard enough
- 21:40 Navigating Self-Doubt and the Negative Stories We Tell Ourselves
- 25:40 Measuring Impact on Members is Holistic
- 26:40 Recommended Reads for Growth and Inspiration
- 27:40 Leadership- Do I Want to be Right or Do I Want to Win?
- 31:22 Working through your own s*!t while Chairing
- 33:15 Chairing is a mirror to work out all your "stuff"
- 34:36 Chairing, the San Diego Padres, Love & Fun
- 37:31 Personal Action Summary