S4E8 Grit & Growth | Masterclass on Stanford’s Most Popular Leadership Course

01 Oct 2024 (2 months ago)

Challenges Faced by Senior Executives

One challenge senior executives face is receiving less useful information as they progress in their careers, partly due to their broader vision and the tendency of peers to want to perform for them. (2m47s)
Leaders act as "signal generators," setting the tone for what success looks like in an organization, both explicitly and implicitly, through their actions and how they navigate challenges. (3m35s)

The Interpersonal Dynamics class emphasizes the significance of open feedback, recognizing that thoughts and feelings are fundamental to communication. (6m15s)
The class encourages students to identify and articulate their feelings, providing a list of approximately 40 emotions to assist them. (8m52s)
Effective communication is a collaborative effort, requiring individuals to consider the impact of their words on others and to seek clarification to ensure understanding. (10m47s)
It is important to acknowledge and manage one's feelings when receiving feedback, and to strive for a sense of curiosity and learning rather than defensiveness. (12m43s)

Different situations call for different leadership approaches, and authenticity may not always be the primary concern. (14m33s)
Leadership involves navigating uncertainty and embracing a growth mindset, recognizing that challenges present opportunities for learning and development. (16m46s)

Space in leadership and interpersonal dynamics involves considering all options and possibilities, even expanding beyond initial perceptions. (18m58s)
Pace in interpersonal dynamics refers to the rate at which individuals approach relationships and communication, requiring checking in and ensuring both parties are comfortable. (21m30s)
Grace in leadership involves self-compassion and understanding that individuals are often their own harshest critics, encouraging a focus on learning and growth rather than self-criticism. (22m6s)

Winning energy is about leaning into the energy of knowing the next accomplishment will come. (23m17s)
The AIR Model can be used to provide feedback by stating the action, the impact of the action, and providing a request. (24m57s)

Being aware of hidden context, the things happening in people's lives outside of work, is an important element of leadership. (27m2s)
Leaders are often focused on achieving perfection and results in their pursuit of efficiency. (28m36s)
It is important for leaders to build connections and foster a positive culture within their teams. (30m12s)
Effective leadership involves creating a space for honest feedback and engaging in meaningful conversations with team members. (30m51s)

Collins Dos, a lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, teaches courses in leadership and interpersonal dynamics. (1m5s)