154: Unveiling Leadership Secrets w/ Philip Sessions

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 154 | 12.12.2023

Episode Title: Leadership, transparency, and entrepreneurship: insights from Philip Sessions and Sean Barnes

 

Episode summary introduction:

In this episode, Sean Barnes and Philip Sessions delve into leadership dynamics, discussing transparency, trust, and effective communication. They address misconceptions about leadership, patience in growth, and managing team dynamics. They also explore the role of vision in large organizations, the influence of shareholders, and the nuances of public speaking and leadership coaching. Finally, they reflect on Sean's entrepreneurial journey and life lessons.

 

Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction and discussion on leadership with Philip Sessions

03:05 - The role of transparency, communication and trust in leadership

09:00 - The importance of effective communication and aligning processes with company targets

14:15 - Misconceptions about leadership and the essence of time in leadership development

20:36 - Patience, delayed gratification, and setting targets in leadership growth

26:33 - Dealing with team dynamics: toxic members, attracting talent, balancing skills, and company culture

32:25 - Vision, managing subcultures and inter-departmental processes in large organizations

41:14 - Influence of shareholders, potential drawbacks of ESG, and navigating DEI

53:24 - Public speaking, leadership coaching, and marketing strategies with Philip Sessions

57:15 - Sean Barnes' journey into entrepreneurship, building an autonomous business, and networking

1:11:50 - Reflections on lessons learned and controlling what you can in business and life

 

Guest: Philip Sessions

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipsessions/

Website: https://www.speakingsessions.com/

 

Host: Sean Barnes

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes

https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf

YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes

Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15