284: The Surprising Advantages Your Introvert Personality Brings to Leadership

Do you realize that more introverted high-performing leaders have a huge innate advantage in leading innovation amid uncertainty and change?Our crazy days are defined by constant change and disruption; leaders are facing unprecedented challenges like dealing with AI advancements, technological shifts, or post-pandemic transformations. Knowing how to navigate through the unspoken fear has become the new must-have leadership quality.In Laura’s super dynamic conversation with Chris Deaver you’ll gain:1. Practical strategies to build confidence and embrace change creatively. 2. Get far more done using the power of co-creation and “deep skills” to inspire your team and drive innovation.3. Copy and paste these 3 specific questions that make your 1:1 conversations much easier and more meaningful.Listen now to transform your leadership approach and become braver in these uncertain times.DON’T FORGET here’s the link to access my free signature communication style assessment.ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:Chris Deaver serves as People/ HR business partner, Leadership coach, Culture Shaper, building high growth cultures people love.Coaching Executives and influencing companies from the inside out, including Apple and Disney, working with inspiring teams that shaped iProducts and Star Wars experiences.Co-author of BRAVE TOGETHER, featured in the Next Big Idea Club (with Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant), Forbes, and Fast Company. Cohost of the popular podcast Lead with a Question, cofounded other startups including a mentoring network with Stephen R. Covey. Studied animation with the top program in the world at BYU, earned an MBA. Guest lecturer at the Marriott School at BYU.Visit bravecore.co.FOR YOU:To give your emerging executives the opportunity to polish their communication skills using the Speak Up 360, schedule a quick call here. Visit www.speakupwithlaura.com to learn how Laura’s allergy to boring helps leaders speak up so people want to listen and make things better.In Speak Up communication training, teams and individuals learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.