Control the Controllables with Lindsay Lew

In the final episode of season 3, I explore Hill's approach to
Team Leadership as detailed in chapter 16 from the 9th edition of
Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During
the segment, I highlight connections to our class' definition of
leadership, discuss the importance of a strong culture, provide
an overview of the model, and conclude with strengths and
criticisms of the model.


 


In the Living Leadership segment, I'm joined by Lindsay Lew,
the Assistant Athletic Director for Digital and Database
Marketing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Lindsay and I
have been friends for more than 20 years and it was a true joy to
speak with her about leadership, culture, and teams. 


 


She speaks with fondness of the lessons learned from her Trinity
University Women's Soccer coaches and teammates; especially
understanding that if you're not starting, it's up to you to
figure out how to make a difference. Lindsay highlights that
leaders are often interpreters and emphasizes that college and
pro sports need those in leadership positions to be both
empathetic and authentic. She recognizes that we must be willing
to take risks to improve, but doing so requires an organizational
culture where team members feel safe and where they can be their
whole selves. 


 


If you enjoyed the conversation and want to learn more about
emotional intelligence and psychological safety, I
encourage you to explore The Five Love Languages
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languages)
and Adam Grant's concept of the Stay Interview
(https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adammgrant_exit-interviews-are-too-late-to-start-the-activity-7022676093509738496-Yr4M/).