How to Stop Leading on Autopilot and Build Deeper Connections at Work

We've All Done It: Leadership Development Tips for New & Struggling Leaders

Ever feel like you’re going through the motions on autopilot? In this episode, leadership coach and former engineer Kris Liebau joins Kimberly to discuss how to break out of robotic habits and build more self-awareness at work and beyond.

• Why we fall into autopilot routines and how early programming shapes our habits
• The impact of autopilot behaviors on leadership and team dynamics
• The importance of feedback, how to receive it, and why it’s often dismissed
• Strategies to increase presence and awareness (without the “woo”)
• How recognizing your choices can boost creativity, innovation, and satisfaction

Ready to get out of autopilot mode? Watch now!

Kris Liebau, ACC, believes it’s possible to act with impact. As the founder of Action & Ease Leadership Coaching, Kris helps engineering executives and managers propel themselves and their teams forward. She’s best known for her innovative coaching solutions empowering you to identify the most valuable actions to take to grow yourself, lead with ease, communicate effectively, and guide your team to reach their potential.

Kris comes to this work having trained thousands of people across her 20+ year career in leadership roles in engineering, quality, manufacturing, and the National Ski Patrol. As well as inspiring hundreds more on topics of leadership and personal and professional development in organizations including Society of Women Engineers, American Society for Quality, and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

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To learn more about Kimberly J Benoit or how you can work with her, check out her website, kimberlyjbenoit.com, or find her on LinkedIn.
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