764: Leadership Is Like Golf: Choose The Right Tool For The Moment

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764: Leadership is Like Golf: Choose the Right Tool for the Moment - Ask Denis

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Leadership isn’t about having every tool. It’s about knowing when to use the right one.

Denis Gianoutsos draws a powerful leadership lesson from the game of golf. Just like on the course, leadership requires more than a full toolkit; it demands precision and timing. As Denis puts it, “Leadership isn't about having every tool. It's about knowing when to use the right one.” And when the pressure’s on, he reminds us, “You don't need to use every club in the bag, in every round, but you better know which one to reach for.”

From teeing off a bold vision to putting with empathy, this episode is a masterclass in leading smarter, not just harder.

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It’s Not the Tools. It’s the Timing.

The golf analogy that resonated with top talent leaders in Europe
The real difference between having skills and knowing when to use them
Why timing matters more than tools in leadership

The Driver vs. the Putter

Understanding which leadership style fits each moment
How mismatched responses can cost trust, opportunities, and morale
Leading with force vs. leading with finesse

What’s Really in Your Bag?

Taking an honest inventory of your current leadership strengths
Identifying missing or underdeveloped skills
What every leader needs in their toolkit to thrive

Know the Course, Play with Intention

Why daily leadership challenges are never the same
How observation and awareness drive better decision-making
Practicing intention instead of reaction

Progress Over Perfection

The mindset shift from doing it all to doing it well
Being strategic under pressure
The leadership challenge that sparked this entire episode

Key Quotes:

“Leadership isn't about having every tool. It's about knowing when to use the right one.” - Denis Gianoutsos

“You don't need to use every club in the bag, in every round, but you better know which one to reach for when the pressure’s on.” - Denis Gianoutsos

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