Envision a leadership environment where your ability to inspire and engage others fuels a collaborative and thriving atmosphere.

Don L. Gleason is a Career Transition Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and Veteran who helps professionals obtain the career position and life they want.

Let's dive into this episode and be empowered with the essential skills and profound insights required to forge strong relationships, propel team accomplishments, and establish yourself as an esteemed and influential leader.

What you will learn from this episode:

• Discover a leadership style anchored on 'asking people to do things'.
• Learn about leadership skills that encourage a collaborative spirit for growth without overwhelming anyone.
• Nurture a mindset of gratitude and inquisitiveness, constantly seeking ways to support both your colleagues and the team as a whole by asking thoughtful questions.

 "You make it as a leader, but you never think about it that way. It's always about my team." - Don L. Gleason



Topics Covered:

00:00 - Introduction

01:10   - How he ended up in the military service [and Leadership traits that earn respect and foster connections with people.]

08:21 - How to stop yourself from being a know-it-all [keeping your ego in check]

11:03 - Military leadership versus private sector and showing leadership needed for growth without overwhelming people

16:33 - How to lead from the middle, upwards, downwards, or sideways [ and Is fear a long-term motivating factor?]

25:09 - A sandwich approach to giving negative feedback

34:31   - A challenge that inspired him to create a culture of openness with his people

36:11 - Taking care of your mental health, finding a job that fit into your life, what he would change in his younger years

50:24 - Transitioning from military to professional career [challenges, jobs suited for ex-service men]

54:48 - Two important things you must think about when transitioning from the service to a professional life

Resources:

• The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication: Apply Them and Make the Most of Your Message by John C. Maxwell: https://www.amazon.com/16-Undeniable-Laws-Communication-Message/dp/B0BMZ6N6MD 
• Sign up and grab Mert’s Execute Reading List at https://executeandoutlast.com/ 

Connect with Don L. Gleason:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-gleason/

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