Modern Leadership Strategies for Today's Workforce with Edward Mosley

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Want to transform from a task manager to an inspiring leader? Join us for an insightful conversation with Edward Mosley, a retired Marine combat veteran, as he shares powerful lessons on leadership and communication under pressure. From the demanding environments of the Marine Corps to coaching organizations on leadership, Edward's experiences offer a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone aspiring to lead effectively. This episode promises actionable strategies to elevate your leadership, especially in high-stress situations.
We dive into the critical differences between managing and truly leading. Edward sheds light on common mistakes like promoting based on tenure rather than performance and emphasizes timely leadership development. He passionately discusses the need for transformative and servant leadership styles, particularly for engaging younger generations. Through practical steps like mentorship and early identification of leadership styles, Edward provides a roadmap for transitioning from transactional to transformative leadership, ensuring you empower and inspire your team. Don't miss his invaluable insights on work-life balance and professional development in a post-COVID world, showcasing the benefits of remote work and flexible schedules to boost productivity and employee satisfaction.
NOTABLE QUOTES
"If one individual on one fire team is not successful, that entire fire team is not successful and it affects the entire squad." – Edward
"What I see happen a lot is in organizations only one person knows a job, and if that one person leaves or becomes disgruntled, then that entire project is basically paused" – Edward
"We have to accept the fact that there is a difference between a manager and a leader. We have to understand that fact." – Edward
"Leaders should be empowering and inspiring others to be great and do bigger, better things." – Edward
"We have to do better at providing leadership development to those leaders in positions prior to they become leaders in those positions." – Edward
“Get your leaders… to understand that they have to know who they are. Once you get them to see that, that's when the light bulb comes on… and they become better leaders for your organization." – Edward
"If the person doesn't understand leadership, going into a leadership role, how can you expect them to come out the door as a great leader?" – Philip
"I believe that not everybody wants to be in leadership positions." – Edward
"Publicize transparency… of the organization's 100 percent commitment to professional development." – Edward
"What happens if you don't train your people and they stay?" – Philip
"Would you rather have an employee that's productive, engaged, and performing at a high level, or would you rather have them in the seats so you can see them, and not productive and not engaged?" – Edward
"Maybe you're not working full eight hours at home, but are you really even working a full eight hours in the office?" – Philip
"If [organizations] do not become flexible with how they are hiring and they only want people to come in the office, that future employee would never accept that position, they would never apply for the position." – Edward
RESOURCES
Edward
Website: https://edwardemosleyjr.com/
Email: [e-mail]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwardemosleyjr/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-e-mosley-jr-8b9b67b/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edwardemosleyjr
Philip
Digital Course: https://www.speakingsessions.com/digital-course
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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1. Modern Leadership Strategies for Today's Workforce with Edward Mosley (00:00:00)

2. Edward's bio (00:00:21)

3. Transitioning from military leader to professional coach (00:01:29)

4. Comparing military and business leadership (00:09:00)

5. Manager vs. leader: Key differences (00:17:22)

6. Embracing servant leadership (00:23:18)

7. Tips for molding high-potential individuals into leaders (00:30:19)

8. Valuing employees in the modern workplace (00:37:33)

9. Summing up leadership in one word (00:47:39)

10. How to connect with Edward (00:48:32)