#385: Alertness: A Leadership Discipline You Can't Delegate

About this episode

Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss the importance of alertness as a leadership discipline and provide strategies for leaders to enhance their awareness and prevent problems.

In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley explore the vital role of alertness as a leadership discipline. They explain how leaders must consistently tune in to their own tendencies, their teams, and their organizational environment to prevent problems before they escalate. The conversation highlights practical strategies for developing greater self-awareness, organizational alertness, and environmental curiosity, helping leaders notice signals others might miss. Listeners will gain actionable questions and reflective practices designed to build the discipline of alertness, fostering stronger teams and healthier organizational cultures. Become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member!

People in this episode

Host: Chris Goede

Guest: Perry Holley

Topics covered

• leadership
• alertness
• self-awareness
• organizational culture
• team dynamics

Keywords

• leadership discipline
• alertness
• self-awareness
• organizational environment
• team dynamics
• reflective practices
• stronger teams

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Organizations: Maxwell Leadership

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