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In New Orleans this week and speaking at NSBE Professional Development Conference on Friday!
EMPOWERING LEADERSHIP
Only 2 more weeks until new episodes of the show are back
I know y’all have been anxiously waiting..
But this is also a great opportunity to go through the backlog of 131 episodes as well!
Today I want to take the time to talk about empowering leadership
What does it look like to be an empowering leader?
It simple but not necessarily easy, and for me that means giving people the tools to succeed and then getting out of the way.
It’s really easy to get into micromanaging and there can be times for this if someone is new to their career or job but in most cases it’s overkill and frustrating to both parties.
It can cause people to disengage and check out when they’re not giving the autonomy and tools to be successful. Don’t get me wrong, some people don’t mind or do want some micromanaging, but this shouldn’t be the default. There’s no growth or development in someone telling you exactly what to do.
When I’m leading, I try my best to give direction and allow the people to succeed or to fail as well. Allowing people the opportunity to fail is something I’m consistently working on because I’m a recovering perfectionist and I rather things be done right the first time. What I’ve been learning is that we learn way more from our failures or mistakes than we do from our successes.
Being prescriptive is one thing, but doing everything whether it’s when I’ve lead a team at W2 job, a nonprofit, student organization, or a team building activity, sometimes you’ve just got to let go and see what happens.
TL:DR?
Don’t smother your people or the people you work with. Give them resources or tools and just get out of the way.
You’ll be surprised at what people can do when you give them the opportunity.
I’m also highlighting my episode from The Drop In CEO Podcast with Host Deb Coviello. I talk about my leadership journey and what inspires me to keep going. Click the YouTube link or the Spotify link below but you can find wherever you stream podcasts.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT EPISODE
In this episode of the Drop In CEO Podcast, Paul Faronbi shares his mission to empower young professionals in STEM to develop leadership skills often overlooked in technical fields. He discusses his background in chemical engineering, his transition to leadership, founding student organizations, and starting his nonprofit NALA STEM. Paul emphasizes the importance of resilience, evaluating failure, and finding purpose. The episode provides valuable insights for aspiring and current leaders in STEM, encouraging them to invest in developing their leadership skills. Paul Faronbi is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer with a passion for leadership and mentoring students in STEM. A dynamic speaker, he travels nationwide to inspire students and professionals through his work, including his show, IncrediPaul Leadership. With a background in chemical engineering, Paul has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies, specializing in process engineering and digital transformation. He is the founder of NALA(STEM) and co-founder of ILAC, both dedicated to supporting underrepresented students in STEM. Driven by faith and service, Paul empowers young professionals to become the most incredible versions of themselves.
CHECK OUT RECENT EPISODES OF INCREDIPAUL LEADERSHIP
Reminder new episodes come out every Monday at 6am Central Time. Check it out by going to incredipaul.org/podcast or stream on the following platforms: YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon and More.
EP 128: Empowering the Next Generation of STEM w/ Ashley Jeter
EP 129: Aligning Personal and Professional Aspirations
EP 130: Merging Science & Entertainment w/ HipHop MD
EP 131: Mastering the Art of Networking
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