Robert Vogel - Simplicity of Leadership

Are you a leader looking for an ah-ha moment? Join us on A Leader's Journey podcast with our special guest Robert Vogel, who has been a mentor of mine for 8 years! Hear how he simplifies the complexities of leading and unlocks the keys to success. 

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Simplicity of Leadership
God gave us a job to do in the garden and it was clear. We tend to overcomplicate leadership, but God is complex yet not complicated. Everyone has the capacity to lead, and it can be learned.

Leadership: Investing in Others
Leadership is not just about leading large organizations, but also leading a family, being a good neighbor, and inspiring others. We all have the ability to influence another person. 

Bad Hiring Decisions
Making bad hires due to lack of diversity in skills, personalities, and abilities. Needing to recognize the value of different perspectives and respect them to move forward.

Diversity of Thought and Hiring
Creating systems to take the human element out of hiring may create diversity of thought and strengthen teams. One out of 5,000 people had a track record of predicting success for new hires. C-suite should allow other people to do the hiring.

Team Interviews
Interviewing with a team of people can be successful if the team is hiring the individual to be on the team, but can be awkward if the person is not. CEOs tend to hold the people side of the process too closely.

Relationships Trump Communication
Communication is a problem in many organizations, but the root cause may be strained relationships. Unforgiveness, bitterness, and resentment can lead to communication issues and need to be addressed. Even if communication is present, relationships are key to understanding one another.

Integrated Human Beings
We are fully integrated human beings, and our experiences from home and work follow us throughout our lifetime. To build relationships, we must be vulnerable enough to understand how others tick and where they need grace.

Unforgiveness in Business
Recognizing and processing unforgiveness in business circles is not often discussed. Leaders make mistakes when they act in isolation and forget their decisions affect others.

People Business: Business exists because of people. People buy, make, serve, and survive businesses. Leaders must ensure people are buying into their mission and word.

Finding Success
Exploring the idea of success and how it is often wrongly defined. Examining the importance of understanding one's fears and stumbling blocks to achieve true success. Looking at intrinsic values such as peace, security, joy and freedom. Challenging leaders to find their identity in this.