Jeff Manhilot on Leading with Authenticity: Challenges and Strategies for Today's Leaders
Description
In this episode of the Leader: Unlocked podcast, host Paige Buan interviews Jeff Manhilot, the President of Inspire Leadership Consultancy, Inc. as they discuss the challenges faced by future leaders and how to develop critical leadership skills in a rapidly changing world. They start off with the importance of parenting in leadership and how shame and guilt can affect personal growth and development. They also discuss the need for communication and simulation of challenges and hardship to improve the adversity quotient, and how this can help future leaders develop resilience and adaptability.
The discussion centers on the challenges faced by future leaders and the unique challenges of leading Gen Zs. Jeff identifies authenticity and consistency as two things that are lacking in leaders today and introduce the 3Cs of Authenticity - Calling, Competence, and Character - as a framework to help leaders become more authentic and consistent. They also cover the role of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability in future-proofing your leadership skills. They urge listeners to embrace change, keep an open mind, and always strive to improve themselves.
A few things we talked about:
- Importance of parenting in leadership and how shame and guilt can affect personal growth and development
- The need for communication and simulation of challenges and hardship to improve the adversity quotient
- The challenges faced by future leaders
- The challenges of leading the Gen Zs
- Authenticity and consistency as two things that are lacking in leaders today
- The 3Cs of Authenticity (Calling, Competence, Character)
- Advice for individuals going through a career change
- The importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy in the age of AI
- How to develop these skills and stay relevant in a rapidly changing world
- The role of innovation, continuous learning, and adaptability in future-proofing your leadership skills
Overall, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing world of leadership.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Jeff Manhilot is a Leadership Consultant and President of Inspire Leadership Consultancy, Inc. He has been a Sales and Leadership Consultant since February 2019 and is a Certified Leadership Coach and Certified Professional Coach.
Jeff is also the Chief Strategist for Ideas Beyond Limits Enterprise Inc and Papa.ph, and is an Entrepreneur who helps leaders and business owners identify their purpose and unleash their full leadership potential to build and lead high-performing teams. Jeff invested 16 years in both local and multinational fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies that are leaders in their respective categories. He has been an Interim General Manager and is currently the CEO (Chief Equipping Officer) for Practical Leadership Institute.
Jeff also offers internationally recognized coaching certification programs for HR professionals, business coaching, and consultants. Jeff has also conducted workshops such as The Art and Science of Selling and Developing A Coaching Mindset.
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