Lisa Anna Palmer is an author, speaker, and leadership coach. She is the author of “Light a Fire in Their Hearts: How to Inspire and Lead Teams to Phenomenal Success.” With over 20 years of experience in leadership, Palmer helps organizations and individuals improve their leadership skills and achieve their goals. Through her writing and speaking, she emphasizes the importance of servant leadership and inspiring and empowering teams.
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Show Notes
The Effects of Poor Leadership on Health
“Let’s look at each other as human beings, let’s connect at that level” [10:00] Lisa Anna Palmer talks about the ability to unleash potential when we treat our employees with respect and dignity. It’s better for everyone, even ourselves as leaders. But what happens when we don’t? Marcel and Lisa connect on their major health scares that brought them to servant leadership practice and they discuss staggering risks associated with poor leadership like increased risks in cardiovascular health.
Once a Bad leader, Always a Bad Leader?
“Leadership is hard, it’s a higher aspiration role to take on” [18:22] Marcel positions that leadership isn’t for everyone, especially those with no desire to grow and change. As Lisa breaks it down with the age-old saying, when there’s a will there’s a way. When leaders put conscious thought into their leadership and are open to change, accepting feedback and seeing it as an opportunity for growth, they can begin to positively affect the lives of their staff.
Misconceptions of Servant Leadership
“Servant leadership is about being the best version of yourself and to be of service to others” [22:39] To be a servant leader is not a martyr, Lisa explains what servant leadership is and how really loving yourself and being your best self and then turning that same love and acceptance outward can be the best example. Marcel and Lisa discuss some common misconceptions of servant leadership, like being completely selfless, only considering others needs, and abandoning your needs and wants. These are not a part of servant leadership at all!
Is Servant Leadership Still Relevant?
Marcel claims some are reporting the ‘death’ of servant leadership as Gen Z moves into new positions and remote working becomes more prevalent. But Lisa explains just why Servant Leadership is here to stay: “The element of treating people like human beings is going to stay forever” [32:24]. Going virtual is not an excuse, because even digital tone and connection are important. There are ways to make an impact and embrace Servant Leadership in this new context.
The Book:
Mentioned in this episode:
- Light Your Leadership Inc.
- Light a Fire in Their Hearts: The Truth About Leadership: Palmer, Lisa Anna
- Lisa Anna Palmer on LinkedIn
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