Doubt as a Tool to Improve Leadership with Marc Pitman

Mostly, we think of leadership
as epitomizing confidence. We lead, therefore we
know. 


But beneath that is a deeper truth, an apparent weakness -
vulnerability. But vulnerability can be a leader’s
superpower. 


As Concord Leadership Group's founder, Marc
Pitman helps leaders lead their teams with greater
effectiveness and less stress.  


His latest book is The Surprising Gift of Doubt: Use Uncertainty
to Become the Exceptional Leader You Are Meant to Be.  


He's also the executive director of TheNonprofitAcademy.com and
an Advisory Panel member of Rogare, a prestigious international
fundraising think tank. 


Marc's expertise has caught the attention of media organizations
as diverse as The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Al Jazeera, Fox
News, SUCCESS magazine, and Real
Simple.         


In this episode, Marc highlights bringing back the values and
humanity into leadership other than just the mechanistic way of
leading. 


 


What you will learn from this episode: 


Find out about the map to leadership, so you know what stage
in the four quadrants of leadership you are and learn to manage
yourself and your team so you move forward 

Learn about actionable tips to help in your personal journey
as a leader and as a team as you navigate the world of the
unknown 

Learn to find strength in vulnerability and transparency to
make that your point of progression in
leadership   



 


"Consider, I'll just say, consider listening to… that
doubt, that confusion – ‘internal’ we've been told
is subjective. It's emotions and that's
bad. …  


try to think of them as a partner."  


- Marc Pitman 


 


Topics Covered: 


02:04 - Bringing values and humanity back to business
leaders 


03:05 - Helping leaders face the challenge of the unknown 


05:16 - The map to leadership and the two axis  


07:11 - Why feeling doubt is never a moral failing or sign of
weakness for leaders 


08:20 - How uncertainty and self-doubt help you figure out how
you are as an individual and understand others more 


10:23 - The two personality assessment tools to help leaders in
their goal-setting 


12:05 - Looking at the map -- the four quadrants of where you are
to help you progress as a leader and as a team 


14:23 - Should everybody be open about their doubts and share
them widely with people? 


16:43 - Permitting yourself to think you're the perfect person in
the leadership role 


 


Key Takeaways: 


"Some of the best leaders feel like, they must doubt, is a moral
failing or a sign of weakness. And it could be that you need
professional help, and there's no stigma in that. There are a lot
of places to get help. But it could also be that you're really on
the verge of greatness." - Marc Pitman 


"Knowing that there's a map, figuring out where you are, where's
your process on the four quadrants, and then how do you best be
in that quadrant? And not try to short circuit your
growth." - Marc Pitman 


"There's strength in vulnerability and being vulnerable. But I
would caution leaders to be vulnerable in safe spaces only. Not
everybody has your best interests at heart. There are employees
or people in your team that are gunning for you." - Marc
Pitman 


 


Resources: 


Get the 4 Quadrants Worksheet FREE: Click
here: https://concordleadershipgroup.com/focusedleader/ 



 


Connect with Marc Pitman: 


Website: https://ConcordLeadershipGroup.com/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/marcapitman 

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marcapitman 


Facebook: https://facebook.com/concordleadershipgroup 

Instagram: https://instagram.com/marcpitman 

YouTube: https://youtube.com/marcpitman