The Changing Role of Leadership In Business

Chamber Amplified

In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, we're joined by Cheri Mason, an accomplished leader with rich experience in navigating and innovating within vast organizations. The focus of the discussion is the ever-evolving landscape of leadership and the increasing need for understanding the delicate balance between professional and personal success.
Cheri delves into the shifting perceptions of professional achievement and how modern leaders are tasked with adapting to the changing needs of their organizations and employees. The conversation also touches on the reluctance of individuals to step into leadership roles, the fear of failure, and the importance of finding purpose through one's mission statement. Cheri offers clarity on how traditional leadership models are being challenged and the necessity for leaders to engage more personally with their teams.
Key Takeaways:

• Evolving Leadership: The necessity for leaders to adapt to changing organizational dynamics and redefine what professional and personal success means in today's world.
• Leadership Reluctance: Understanding why individuals may hesitate to assume leadership positions, driven by concerns over responsibility, work-life balance, and the fear of not succeeding.
• Living Mission Statement: The impact of a personal mission statement on driving purpose, impact, and value in one's leadership journey.
• Organizational Change: Insight into Cheri Mason's strategies for successfully leading change within a large federal organization like the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Personal Engagement: The shift in leadership expectations to include a more personal and engaged approach with team members.

Chapters:
0:01:41Cheri Mason discusses the changing role of leaders
0:05:14Cheri Mason explains why people shy away from leadership roles
0:08:04The impact of technology on leadership styles
0:09:57How leaders can make small changes to adapt their leadership style
0:11:31Cheri Mason's experiences navigating change in the Department of Veterans Affairs
0:12:27Cheri Mason discusses the importance of engaging with employees to improve leadership
0:13:42Cheri Mason's personal experiences with veterans and their families drive her to make a difference in the Department of Veterans Affairs
0:15:24Cheri Mason shares her approach to connecting with employees in a large organization, including walking around and scheduling time to check in with them
0:18:07Cheri Mason discusses how she maintained connection and engagement with employees during the pandemic through videos, virtual coffee times, and teaching her leadership team to do the same
0:19:30Cheri Mason reflects on facing criticism and adversity, drawing on her past experiences of being excluded and not accepting limitations placed on her
For more information about Cheri's book, click here.
To register for the April 17 Women's Leadership forum, click here.

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