How To Be A Better Leader with Katy McFee, Part 2

The best and most effective leaders lead by example. Therefore, to bring out the best in people, you need to ensure that you are showing up in your best too. 

In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, Jordan and Katy continue their conversation about what it means to be a good leader and why it’s not always about increasing your productivity. Katy shares some essential tips on authentic listening and doing your best work by taking care of your own mental health and personal life as well.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• Authentic listening is the key to building trust 
• Remove obvious barriers as early as you can 
• Get rid of your phones and close down LinkedIn 
• You do your best work when you are mentally sound
• Take control and block off time for yourself 
• Know yourself and what you need 

 

QUOTES

Why authentic listening is a crucial skill for leaders, according to Katy: "Most people, they want to give advice. They're well-meaning. They're waiting to speak. One of the gifts that you can give someone is just authentically listening to them. Just listen to them without an agenda." 

Katy on mental health and productivity: "One of the realizations that I've had was that when I'm at my best cognitively, and when I'm at my best in terms of my mental state, I do better work. I'm more valuable to my clients and to the companies I work for."

 

You can connect with Katy and her work in the link below:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-mcfee-3880b4a/
• Website - https://www.insightstoactioncc.com/

 

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