In this month's newsletter, we dive deep into the core of what makes us effective leaders: self-awareness. This essential skill shapes every aspect of our leadership, from decision-making and team dynamics to our overall effectiveness in any role. It's not merely about understanding who we are; it's about harnessing this awareness to drive meaningful change and inspire those around us.
Self-awareness isn’t just a tool for personal growth—it's a critical component in the development of successful, empathetic, and dynamic leaders. Whether it’s reconnecting with your purpose, evaluating your impact as a leader, or embracing new technologies like AI in the workplace, understanding your personal leadership style and how you influence others is key.
Our focus this month is to provide you with resources and insights that will not only enlighten but also empower you to lead with authenticity and vision. Each piece of this newsletter is designed to contribute to your growth as a leader.
Warm regards,
Kathy
RECONNECT WITH YOUR PURPOSE
Understanding self-awareness is pivotal in leadership development, as it directly influences decision-making, team dynamics, and personal effectiveness. To support your journey in becoming a more insightful leader, we're offering our newsletter readers an exclusive opportunity to access our Authentic Leadership Self-Awareness Module for free. This module equips you with the tools to develop your E3 Leadership Profile, featuring instructional videos, a comprehensive workbook, and detailed assessments. By engaging with these resources, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your leadership style and how to leverage your strengths in any professional scenario. Dive in today and start building a solid foundation for authentic leadership.
Survey Shocker: 97% Have Worked for at Least One Bad Boss
Our recent survey results are eye-opening: 97% of respondents shared that they have worked for at least one boss they would never work for again or recommend to others. This statistic is alarming and calls for immediate attention from leaders at all levels.
Many of you echoed similar sentiments, saying, "I can't say I'm surprised by these results; there are a lot of poor leaders out there." While this reaction is common, it’s disheartening and suggests that poor leadership is not just widespread but often accepted as the norm.
Here’s the silver lining: Many leaders are taking this opportunity to reflect and ask, "Is it possible that I’m one of those non-endorsed leaders? What could or should I be doing differently?" This self-awareness is the first step toward meaningful improvement.
Poor leadership is costly. It results in unproductive teams, dissatisfied customers, and missed financial targets. In contrast, great leaders create a virtuous cycle of productivity, satisfaction, and an improved bottom line.
The saying holds true: people leave bosses, not companies, but they also stay and thrive because of their bosses. If you’re looking to boost your bottom line quickly, the most effective investment is ensuring every manager in your organization is performing at their best.
Do you know how well you and your leadership team are performing? It’s time to find out! Utilize tools like the E3 Leadership Endorsement Score to measure and enhance your leadership effectiveness and drive profitability. Let’s not accept poor leadership as the status quo. Instead, let’s strive to be the leaders people want to follow and endorse.
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How can you truly gauge leadership excellence? Great leadership goes beyond self-perception; it is validated by followership, which we measure through the E3 Leadership Endorsement Score. This score assesses whether team members would recommend their leader to others, and if they would willingly choose to follow them again. What does your E3 Leadership Endorsement Score reveal about your leadership capabilities?
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LEADERSHIP NUGGETS FROM THE
E3 LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY
This month, our E3 Leadership Community explored how AI is reshaping the workplace. Here are some key insights and strategies discussed to help teams thrive:
Skill Development: AI boosts productivity and quality. Developing essential AI skills is crucial.
Continuous Learning: Cultivating a culture of continuous learning keeps teams adaptable and ahead of tech advancements.
Tech Utilization: View AI as a tool to enhance capabilities, not replace jobs, allowing staff to focus on more impactful tasks.
AI in Action: We identified several productivity use cases for AI, including:
Content creation and cleanup
Process improvement
Meeting management
Graphics and images
Rapid summarization and synthesis
Research and analysis
Compliance
Role of Leaders: Leaders play a vital role in this transition by:
Embracing a growth mindset
Adapting to changes
Leading through FEUD (Fear, Ego, Uncertainty, and Doubt)
Providing necessary guardrails for smooth AI adoption
Together, we can harness AI's potential for a more efficient and exciting future of work.
Next Session: July 10
Theme: The Future of Work
Preparing Your Team for AI and Automation (Continuation)
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We are pioneering new frontiers in leadership with our E3 Leadership Code, crafted to unlock measurable results and reshape how we connect with teams and stakeholders. The mission is clear: to prevent our children from ever having to endure the kind of dismal leadership many of us have experienced at some point in our careers.
E3 LEADERSHIP CODE
E3E = EXPRESS + ENGAGE + EXECUTE, powered by EMOTIONS
EXPRESS: Communicate the ideal vision of the 'end state' along with the Why/Purpose
ENGAGE: Connect with the people you want to influence for success
EXECUTE: Define the steps and measurements to ensure it happens
EMOTIONS: Demonstrate the human, personal, and emotional qualities to be vulnerable, committed, and without FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt)
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