Feb 8, 2024
“It's coaching. It's listening. It's the ability to ask good questions. It's the ability to create safety for people in a psychologically safe environment where they comfortable saying, ‘I don't know’, and ‘here's what I need’ and getting that need met so that they can be set up for success.” - Sam Thompson
Sam Thompson is a seasoned leadership development expert who understands that great leaders need to adapt. With a genuine passion for helping leaders hone their skills and employees find their path, Sam's teachings on the SLII model offer a fresh perspective on nurturing leadership at every level — from front-line workers to the C-suite.
In this episode, Sam dives deep with host Gretchen Schott, into the practicalities of the adaptive leadership model and shows you how it can revolutionize communication within your organization, reduce stress, avoid costly mistakes, and curb employee attrition. He dismantles the myth that more conversations equal wasted time and reveals the keys to effective delegation. Great leadership is about understanding that everyone's journey is unique and being able to adjust our approach to meet them where they are and Sam tells us why.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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How the art of adaptive leadership can empower your team, fostering a culture of growth and independence by matching your leadership style with each employee's developmental stage.
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How to effectively delegate, ensuring you pass on tasks to cultivate capability within your team and lean into the power of trusting your people to keep your business thriving.
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Why you should build a psychologically safe environment and tailor your communication, coaching, and motivation strategies to individual needs.
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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:
[00:37] Introduction to Sam
[06:18] Sam & Gretchen’s favorite moments of working together
[08:00] Defining Adaptive Leadership
[10:06} Why it is such an important foundational set of skills
[13:32] Walking through the SLII Model
[17:13] Why managers fail at delegating
[20:09] The importance of trust in leadership
[22:35] Some common misconceptions regarding the time it takes to communicate
[26:51] Other skills and attributes that make for good adaptive leaders
[28:19] How to connect with Sam