Inspired Leadership with Nancy Duarte

Steve Jobs knew how to inspire people. So did Howard Schultz when
he rescued Starbucks. What did these two men have that so many
other leaders don’t? Inspired leadership. They understand that
there is a greater arc of story in their businesses, one that is
instinctively felt and driven not just by them, but also by their
employees. They understand that story, ceremony, and symbolism are
important for the growth of an organization. Today on Business
Reimagined, talks to all types of leaders. It doesn’t matter if
you’re leading a small group or global powerhouse. You’ve got to be
a torchbearer, the type of leader who can shed light on an
organization’s journey, even if it’s into unfamiliar and risky
territory. Do you measure up to what it really takes to be a
leader? Key Points: At 6:00 – Nancy describes the 5-act structure
an organization goes through as they collectively strive for a
goal, and the warning indicators that accompany each phase. At
10:00 – Nancy discusses how moments become ‘movements’ that your
employees, or travelers, can get behind, and it all has to do with
staying tuned in with each other. At 14:00 – Nancy goes into more
details about that 5-act structure and how it can help you as a
leader know what to do to inspire your employees. She also talks
about what happens when you have to repeat steps. At 19:00 –
Manufacturing movements or creating insincere moments is the
quickest way to invite resentment and distrust among your
employees, and Nancy discusses the pitfalls and how NOT to do that.