Ep.174: Leadership Through Kindness, Confidence and Good Decisions with the Mindlocksmith, Matt Sturgess
Do you possess the key to unlock YOUR mind..? If not, then you’re in luck. Because this week I’m joined by Matt Sturgess, the Mindlocksmith @MattSturgess-mindlocksmith
We’ll be discussing all kinds of mind and leadership related topics from the impact of stress on creativity and productivity, the importance of understanding the mind, how to manage anxiety and build resilience. Matt shares his journey from engineer to leader to coach, his experiences along the way and what he’s learned about mental health, gratitude, and the challenges of imposter syndrome.
We also talk about trust in leadership, the necessity of a positive workplace culture, the value of mistakes, workplace dynamics, and the importance of addressing toxic individuals. And much more besides, drawing from both of our personal experiences and insights. There a lot of nuance and intricacies in the dynamics of everyday leadership in work places the world over, and this conversation really let me dive deep into a lot of those with Matt. It’s a long one, but a good one.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 The Impact of Stress on Creativity
00:02:46 Matt Sturgess: The Mind Locksmith
00:05:41 The Journey from Engineering to Mental Resilience
00:11:54 Understanding the Mind: A Personal Story
00:17:15 The Power of Gratitude and Positive Thinking
00:20:42 Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Overcoming
00:25:40 Trust and Leadership: Letting Go of Control
00:30:11 Culture and Innovation: Creating a Positive Environment
00:36:24 Understanding Culture in Organizations
00:39:11 The Impact of Leadership on Culture
00:40:05 Identifying and Addressing Toxic Individuals
00:44:40 Building a Positive Culture
00:50:03 The Importance of Timely Feedback
00:53:42 Resilience and Stress Management
01:10:33 The Emotional Connection in Film and Dreams
01:11:35 Understanding Mirror Neurons and Empathy
01:12:34 Controlling Your Response to Difficult People
01:14:09 The Power of Viktor Frankl’s Philosophy
01:15:08 The Equation of Outcome: Event, Response, Outcome
01:16:34 The Impact of Kindness in Leadership
01:19:14 Navigating Difficult Conversations with Kindness
01:20:37 The Stigma of Mental Health in the Workplace
01:21:19 The Importance of Authentic Leadership
01:27:49 Leadership Heroes: Learning from Inspiring Figures
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Takeaways:
Stress reduces creativity and productivity.
Understanding the mind is crucial for managing stress.
Gratitude practices can enhance mental well-being.
Imposter syndrome is linked to outdated self-perceptions.
Trusting team members fosters innovation and growth.
Mistakes are essential for discovery and learning.
A positive culture attracts and retains talent.
Leadership requires letting go of control.
Culture is key to enabling innovation.
Leadership significantly influences organizational culture.
Addressing toxic behavior is crucial for maintaining culture.
Timely feedback is essential for employee development.
Resilience can be cultivated through awareness and habit change.
Building a positive culture requires consistent effort and engagement.
Mirror neurons play a crucial role in empathy and learning.
Kindness in leadership is a sign of strength, not weakness.
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