The Leadership Growth Podcast

“The cool thing about leadership is that your customers are right there,” says today’s guest, Phil Wilson.

Phil is the CEO of LRI Consulting Services, Inc., and founder of Approachable Leadership. He’s the author of seven books, including the forthcoming The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential.

In this conversation with Daniel and Peter, Phil shares some powerful insights about leadership from the perspective of a consultant and a leader–including the lessons he learned from atop Mt. Stupid.

Tune in to learn:

• Three signs of an approaching leadership trainwreck
• Why imposter syndrome can be helpful for leadership growth
• The four beliefs leaders need to deliver results

Plus, Daniel, Peter, and Phill share some memories about growing up in the family business.

In this episode:

2:09 – Memory Lane

5:26 – Topic: How to Avoid a Leadership Train Wreck

13:18 – Imposter Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect

16:10 – The Four Beliefs

20:28 – The View from Mt. Stupid

26:45 – The Hero Assumption

32:04 – Lightning Round

LRI Consulting Services, Inc.

The Leader-Shift Playbook: 4 Simple Changes to Score Big and Unleash Your Team’s Potential

The Dunning-Kruger Effect (Mount Stupid)

Imposter Syndrome

Real-life “Batman” Daniel Kish Demonstrates Human Echolocation (YouTube)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

How Most People Become Leaders (Video)

Develop Your Managers by Focusing on These 8 Skillsets

Start Training on These 6 Essential Skills for Managers

4 Ways to Encourage a Growth Mindset Culture

7 Mindset Shifts that Will Make You a Great Manager

6 Tips for Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace

3 Human Needs to Retain Every Employee

52 Leadership Gems: Practical and Quick Insights for Leading Others