486: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Kurian M Tharakan and Ashleigh Wilson)

Leaders wield incredible influence, leaving a profound mark on both those they guide and the world around them. So, how can we craft substantial worth and impact?Today, Kurian M Tharakan and Ashleigh Wilson discuss collaborative leadership, storytelling as a powerful medium to drive messages and connect with audiences, and crafting a compelling narrative that resonates with people. Find out how to be human-centric and make the world a better place through respectful and dignified treatment of your employees. Join us for this engaging conversation on why it's so important to be curious about the people who make up your organization and take risks when it comes to leading projects!In this episode:How business success is based on the ability to sell an idea to othersHow Kurian’s leadership experience started out as an accident and ended up enjoying the roleHow leaders should be human-centric and question things more oftenPeople see value in different ways, and leaders need to be aware of the culture of their organization and be curious about how others see the organizationMain takeaways:The story we tell ourselves is the only way to make sense of one's worldThere is virtue in staying calm and in control despite changesLearn how to deliver a strong narrativeCompanies should be here to make the world a better placeLeadership changes over time, and it is essential to stay flexible to serve your employees the bestRemaining curious is a virtue to keep for the sake of evolvingQuotes:“The only thing that anybody buys from you at the very beginning is the story that you tell.” - Kurian M Tharakan“I believe that leaders should be human-centric in that we actually work for our people versus the other way around.” - Ashleigh Wilson“We can look however we want, we can dress however we want, we can be whatever gender, and that doesn't make you any more or less qualified.” - Ashleigh WilsonConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/