In this episode, Wynne Leon speaks with Doug Hauger aboutthe intricacies of leadership, emphasizing the importance of sharing, vulnerability, and empowerment. They explore how confidence plays a role in leadership, the necessity of embracing uncertainty, and the dynamics of teaminteractions, especially when faced with challenging personalities. Doug shares insights from his extensive experience in tech leadership, highlighting thevalue of wisdom and the importance of creating an environment where team members feel empowered to share and learn from failures. The conversation culminates in the realization that true leadership involves being open,vulnerable, and willing to adapt, ultimately leading to a more liberated and effective leadership style.

Takeaways

• Leadership requires confidence and the ability to embrace uncertainty.
• Being open to feedback is crucial for effective leadership.
• Vulnerability fosters trust and encourages team sharing.
• Successful leaders create an environment of two-way communication.
• Wisdom and experience are essential in guiding teams.
• Empowering others leads to a more productive team dynamic.
• Acknowledging failure is part of the learning process.
• Humility allows leaders to learn from others.
• Navigating team dynamics requires transparency and honesty.
• Lack of transparency can add weight that hinders success and leadership effectiveness.

Links for this episode:

How To Share Direction show notes

How to Share home