In our inaugural episode of The Leadership Foundry Podcast, Brandon Smith is joined by Ed Frauenheim, Co-author of Reinventing Masculinity and Co-founder of The Teal Team, for a conversation on leading self. Brandon and Ed discuss the future of leadership, what young leaders are looking for in the workplace and why learning to lead self makes you a better leader for all.
02:00 Get to know Ed and his background with Great Place to Work.
03:30 Brandon and Ed discuss leadership then and now.
06:00 The “3 F’s” of leadership today.
08:30 Ed explains the “for all” leader. “The most inclusive leaders are also the most productive.”
10:30 The first step to becoming a “for all” leader? Listen.
13:00 Young leaders want to be involved. Brandon shares the Greg Maddux story (throw softer, not harder).
14:00 Want to become a better leader? “Start with self.” – Ed
15:30 How has male leadership changed? Ed shares the PWC “Liberating Man” story.
19:30 Brandon breaks down the Trust Formula: Trust = (Authenticity + Vulnerability) x Credibility. Ed and Brandon highlight the vulnerability component.
22:00 Take a look into the crystal ball. What does the future of leadership look like?
28:00 Gathering data – are surveys the best way?
24:00 Ed’s Leadership Hack for becoming a better leader tomorrow: “Ask people to tell their life stories in 60 seconds.”
Show Resources:
- For more on leadership and gender roles, check out Ed’s book, Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection.
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