Episode 383 - Time to Lead with JB Steenkamp

Do you know what your leadership style is?Leaders who prefer a directive approach might end up succeeding or becoming dictators, and servant leaders can also thrive and empower their teams or turn into doormats. In leadership, there isn't a magic recipe; there are different styles, and their success depends on which one fits better with the leader's personality.In today's episode, I'm joined by JB Steenkamp, Speaker, Author, Founder, and World-Renowned Educator, to talk about leadership. JB is the Co-founder and Executive Director of AiMark, and has written multiple books, including "Retail Disruptors," "Global Brand Strategy," "Brand Breakout," which was selected as Best Business Book in 2013, "Private Label Strategy," and his latest "Time To Lead: Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History."Throughout our conversation, JB shares his thoughts on leadership styles, the importance of recognizing which one is ours, and how to evolve from one to another and become better leaders. We also discuss JB's self-assessment tool and the historical figures like Nelson Mandela that inspired JB's research and motivated him to write "Time To Lead."Additionally, JB highlights the importance of grit and resilience to become better leaders, how to improve our leadership abilities, and more.Tune in to Episode 383 and take a moment to discover your leadership style and how to improve it.Some Questions I Ask: Is there one type of leadership style that's best? (3:30) What do you suggest when someone discovers their leadership style? (10:40)In This Episode, You Will Learn: A bit about JB's background (2:00) The four styles of leadership (6:40) The importance of self-assessment and finding out what kind of leader we are (15:40) Why grit and resilience are instrumental to becoming a good leader (18:00) JB's recommendation for leaders (22:00)Resources: Book: Jan-Benedict Steenkamp - Time to Lead: Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed HistoryConnect with JB: LinkedInTwitterBecoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: support@becomingyourbest.comBook: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.