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The Modern Humanitarian and Development Leader: Make a Greater Impact by Creating a High Performance Team while Avoiding Stress and Overwhelm
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The Number One Way to Sabotage Your Leadership Growth as a Humanitarian and International Development Leader
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Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “I already know this”? What if that exact thought is quietly sabotaging your leadership growth?
This episode explores one of the most damaging yet subtle mindsets that can derail even the most well-intentioned leaders: the assumption that you’ve already mastered the basics. Whether you’re managing a team, running a project, or simply trying to grow as a professional, ignoring the fundamentals could be costing you clarity, impact, and respect.
In this episode you'll discover:
- Why curiosity is more than just a trait—it’s a leadership superpower.
- Learn how to overcome the mental trap of “I already know that” to unlock deeper listening, more effective feedback, and real-time growth.
- Understand the importance of revisiting foundational skills like listening and questioning—especially if you think you’ve already got them mastered.
Listen now to uncover how embracing curiosity and relearning the basics can elevate your leadership to the next level.
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This podcast empowers international development and humanitarian NGO UN leaders to achieve high performance teams, fostering diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing, overcoming burnout and overwhelm, while maximizing impact and productivity.
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