THE RICHNESS IN DIVERSE LEADERSHIP -Sarita Johan

17/2/2021

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Introduction
In the 5 pillars framework of Playing your A-Game from the inside out, the focus up until now has been on building clarity, communication and confidence within Dynamic Business Partnerships. This week we explore the importance of what diverse leadership looks like and the richness it will bring to your business. It doesn't matter how small or big you are, the smart thing when building the people side of your business is to attract talent that allows you to build a diverse workforce. Investing time in understanding what you need is key.

Growing the people part of your business is exciting and is no doubt one of your biggest investments in terms of money and time. You want to get it right and planning for the growth is necessary. As you have established, “Who is the captain of your ship” you now continue to develop the specific roles and responsibilities you as partners have and communicate these to the wider group. Remember clarity is key, as I always say a confused client will not buy and a confused team member will not perform to their highest potential. What makes Dynamic Business Partnership successful is the understanding of each other's strengths and super powers.

Dynamic partnerships can set you ahead of the game and create massive gains if set up well. So is it genius or a recipe for disaster? Let’s work on making it a genius undertaking.

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Show Objective
In this episode we explore what diverse leadership is, why it is important to consider and the richness it brings to your partnership and business. I remember the days where we used to say leave your problems at the door, it never sat well with me and I realised why about 10 years ago. In order to be the best version of yourself you need to be able to bring all of you and allow yourself the best possible opportunity to perform at your best.

Key issues for dynamic business partnerships

Understanding the idea of diverse leadership but unsure how to create it
Hiring people that are alike versus people that are different to you and your partner(s) (starts with not having defined role descriptions)
Hungry for new ideas and innovation however not able to access
Not having a deep understanding of unique qualities that exist
Level of focus and priority, being busy with the doing in the business vs the building

What you need to know

Understanding the impact of diverse leadership
Assess your culture, take the temperature in your business, what are your core values, are they current?
Understand your current workforce and the people you require

What you need to do

Invest in ongoing leadership development of yourself, your partners and your team
Set up innovation discussion meeting, encourages people to bring ideas and feedback, create an environment of trust
Allow people to be part of your path forward, many studies have shown when people feel part of the bigger picture it doesn't only retain talent but they are also better performers which = happier workforce
Understanding that each individual = unique
Commit to the development of ongoing programs

Shows
Next: Episode 8, You get what you accept. In this episode we discuss the good cop bad cop scenario in partnerships, how to avoid the “I want to be liked trap” and the importance of setting expectations.

If you’d like to understand more about Dynamic Partnerships you can schedule in a time for a 20 minute power chat. Book your time here.

“Sarita Johan brings more than 30 years of Business experience. After spending her career climbing the corporate ladder, running her own businesses and juggling family and relationships – she doesn’t just talk the talk she’s walked the walk.SJ Coaching was born out of the desire to be more. A snapped femur, financial hardship, and a broken marriage led Sarita to completely redesign her life.

Sarita walked away from her high-profile career, invested in self-development and became a NLP Master Practitioner and ADVanced Innermetrix consultant which has allowed her to deeply understand how people think and make decisions. Because of that Sarita is able to deliver a holistic solution for those in business, teaching people to become more conscious of that we are not our business and the need to consider all areas of life. Her unique blend of business and mindset coaching empowers her clients to identify their business blind spots and success blocks so they can prosper in both business and life”.

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