507: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez and Julian Hayes II)

Published: Sept. 27, 2023, 8 a.m.

Adapting to change is crucial for today's leaders. In our rapidly evolving environment, leaders must learn to adjust swiftly to the prevailing times and maintain a balance between outstanding executive performance and individual well-being.

In today\u2019s episode, Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez explores how to navigate leadership and organizational disruptions and discusses the unique challenges of leading without direct reports. Julian Hayes II highlights the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced world, setting clear performance standards, and maintaining health and boundaries to ensure a thriving life.


Join Antonio and Julian as they provide a clear and complete view of how to be a balanced and flexible leader in today's fast-changing world!



In this episode:


  • Antonio breaks down why being a leader of a project is more important than a person who's a direct leader in today\u2019s world
  • Tips on how to lead an organization in a changing world and how to become a successful leader
  • Julian shares how his life experiences prompted him to step up and become a leader
  • How it is vital to be proactive instead of reactive regarding health and fitness


Main takeaways:


  • Project management is more about leading and influencing an organization in a changing world
  • Leaders of projects need to be more influential as they don't have direct control over their team
  • Automation has reduced the importance of operations, making project-based work more important
  • Leaders should understand the importance of health and fitness for executive excellence and personal wellbeing
  • A proactive approach is essential to prevent long-term issues
  • Leaders need to think about the future when making decisions
  • Curiosity is a driving force for leaders to increase the potential of life




Quotes:


\u201cIn this time where change is so fast, competition is so aggressive that you need to evolve your business and your products constantly.\u201d - Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez


\u201cNowadays, it's a bit more than just project management; it is more about working and leading an organization in a changing world.\u201d - Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez


\u201cIt's important to be proactive instead of reactive to situations and to think ahead and look at your health, just like you look at the stock markets and investing.\u201d - Julian Hayes II


\u201cWhen we think of great leaders, great leaders are charismatic, great leaders make sound decisions, great leaders are logical most of the time, but they have a little bit of emotion.\u201d - Julian Hayes II




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