Disruptive Successor Podcast

Episode 127 - What's Your Leadership Style? Fixer, Artist, Builder or Strategist w/ Robert Jordan

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, Jonathan features Robert Jordan, CEO of InterimExecs and Co-Author of Right Leader Right Time. He talks about insights on leadership styles he's seen growing up in a family business. Jonathan and Robert talk about utilizing DISC assessments and understanding different profiles in leadership and other responsibilities, how one can determine their leadership style, and look into the styles of notable leaders throughout history such as Bill Gates. HIGHLIGHT QUOTES Robert: Should take as many leadership IQ assessments as possible? "The vast majority of executives who've shown up with us, their careers are okay but you wouldn't describe their leadership journeys and say "Oh my God, this is amazing". If we had to attribute that to one thing, it would be attempting to be all things to all people" Robert: How do you lean on your team for support? "On your team, are we all playing on the same side or with the same set of rules? Which is to say "Are we trying to become more authentic with each other?" Will that advance our team? Because if that's the premise we're under it's going to be better not just for me selfishly, but better for everybody else in the team to know that." Connect with Robert: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjjordan/ Website: https://interimexecs.com/ If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, review, and share with a friend who would benefit from the message. If you’re interested in picking up a copy of Jonathan Goldhill’s book, Disruptive Successor, go to the website at www.DisruptiveSuccessor.com

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Disruptive Successor Show, Jonathan features Robert Jordan, CEO of InterimExecs and Co-Author of Right Leader Right Time. He talks about insights on leadership styles he's seen growing up in a family business.

Jonathan and Robert talk about utilizing DISC assessments and understanding different profiles in leadership and other responsibilities, how one can determine their leadership style, and look into the styles of notable leaders throughout history such as Bill Gates.

 

HIGHLIGHT QUOTES

Robert: Should take as many leadership IQ assessments as possible?

"The vast majority of executives who've shown up with us, their careers are okay but you wouldn't describe their leadership journeys and say "Oh my God, this is amazing". If we had to attribute that to one thing, it would be attempting to be all things to all people"

Robert: How do you lean on your team for support?

"On your team, are we all playing on the same side or with the same set of rules? Which is to say "Are we trying to become more authentic with each other?" Will that advance our team? Because if that's the premise we're under it's going to be better not just for me selfishly, but better for everybody else in the team to know that."

 

Connect with Robert:

 

If you enjoyed today’s episode, please subscribe, review, and share with a friend who would benefit from the message. If you’re interested in picking up a copy of Jonathan Goldhill’s book, Disruptive Successor, go to the website at www.DisruptiveSuccessor.com