What are the core talents that truly distinguish high-performing leaders from the rest? Kevin welcomes Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton to the issue of ineffective leadership. Barry and Sarah explore the essential leadership talents scientifically identified through extensive research involving over 60,000 leaders. They emphasize the importance of selecting leaders based on innate talents rather than just skills or aspirations. The five key talents they highlight are: Setting Direction - The ability to establish clear goals and a strategic vision that aligns with organizational values. Harnessing Energy - Motivating and energizing a team towards achieving these goals. Exerting Influence - Not just persuading others but changing minds through constructive debate and advocacy. Building Connectivity - Creating strong, meaningful relationships within the organization. Controlling Traffic - Ensuring efficient execution of plans by managing processes and adapting to changes.

Listen For

00:08 Introduction and Overview
00:31 Kevin Eikenberry's Welcome
01:22 Introduction to Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton
03:03 Why the Book was Written
05:02 Key Questions Addressed in the Book
06:14 Barry and Sarah's Collaboration Story
07:34 Surprising Insights from Leadership Assessment
09:59 What We're Getting Wrong About Leadership
11:17 The Importance of Leadership Talents
12:22 Understanding "Controlling Traffic" as a Leadership Talent
14:00 The Five Core Leadership Talents
18:31 Exerting Influence and Changing Minds
24:39 The Changing World of Leadership
26:01 Improving Leadership Selection and Interview Practices
30:09 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps

Meet Barry & Sarah

Their Story: Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton are the authors of, THE FIVE TALENTS THAT REALLY MATTER: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance. Barry is the founder and president of Conchie Associates. He is an expert in psycho-metric talent assessments, leadership research and development, team building, and succession planning. Barry consults with company boards, CEOs, and leadership teams of leading organizations across the globe. He researches leadership effectiveness and decision-making heuristics from his home outside Boulder, Colorado. Sarah is a partner at Conchie Associates. She is uniquely positioned to provide leaders and teams with the tools to evaluate their effectiveness and develop their leadership strengths. Sarah completed her master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Colorado State University. She is based in Denver, Colorado.

https://www.conchieassociates.com/