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Made for Impact


Feb 22, 2024

"Leadership is an influence relationship among leaders and followers who achieve real change." - Vicki Halsey

Vicki Halsey is a renowned leadership expert and VP of applied learning for Blanchard. She shares valuable insights into the complexities of leadership and delves into the SLII situational leadership model. Vicki’s approach encourages leaders to empower their employees by recognizing their contributions and fostering a workplace where everyone feels appreciated and valued. 

Throughout the conversation with Gretchen Schott, Vicki describes how leaders can adapt their styles to the development levels of their team members, stating that it's vital to be "consistently inconsistent" based on the goal or task and the individual involved. Listen to this episode to discover actionable tips on leadership and hear Vicki's reasoning on why positive work environments extend their influence beyond the office walls.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

  • How personalized recognition affects the workplace compared to generic praise and the importance of understanding individual preferences for appreciation. 

  • How to apply the concepts of the ENGAGE model to energize and engage employees in meetings and training through facilitating dialogue and interactive learning. 

  • Why you should implement an adaptable leadership style to meet team members' varying needs and developmental levels. 

 

Connect with Guest: Vicki Halsey

Check out the website: http://www.vickihalsey.com/ 

Check out Blanchard:https://www.blanchard.com/ 

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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are a requisite for business success. The GrowU Leadership Pathways, developed by Gretchen Schott, keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into the second of six core competencies in this leadership journey - Adaptive Leadership.

 

Jump into the conversation:

[00:44] Introduction to Vicki

[05:26] What many misunderstand about a leader’s role 

[08:10] How to answer requests for help

[09:45] Defining SLII development levels

[15:51] Why leaders should capture best practices

[18:30] Understanding when to empower instead of solving problems

[24:12] A distinction around delegating tasks

[27:46] Why you should be ‘consistently inconsistent’ in leadership

[34:19] The importance of telling your people why their work matters

[39:11] The development of the ENGAGE model

[42:39] How to get in touch with Vicki

[44:19] Wrapping up