Ep. 72 - The Art of Leadership: 360 Assessments, Coaching, and the Power of Listening with Benjamin Canyon

In this episode of the Expert Speaker Podcast,
host Majeed Mogharreban sits down with
Benjamin Cameo, a leadership coach,
consultant, musician, and poet, to explore what it takes
to be an effective leader in today's world.


Benjamin shares his expertise in 360 leadership
assessments, how leaders can bridge the gap
between perception and reality, and why power
dynamics often create blind spots. He also discusses the
role of emotions in leadership, how
music and poetry shape his coaching, and why
authenticity in leadership leads to stronger teams and
better business outcomes.


If you want to improve your leadership, gain honest feedback, and
learn the art of delegation, emotional intelligence, and
strategic planning, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways

The Power of 360 Leadership Assessments – How
getting anonymous feedback from peers, direct reports, and
supervisors reveals blind spots and helps
leaders grow.


Why Leaders Feel Isolated – The filter
bubble effect prevents leaders from getting honest
feedback, even if they have an open-door policy.


The Art of Delegation – If you struggle to
delegate effectively, Benjamin shares why leaders fail to
delegate and how to fix it with clear strategic
planning.


Coaching vs. Therapy – The difference between
coaching for leadership development and therapy
for personal healing, and when to refer clients for
deeper psychological work.


The Role of Emotions in the Workplace – How
leaders should embrace emotions without letting
them disrupt productivity, and why a strong emotional
culture leads to better teamwork.


Jazz, Poetry, and Leadership – How
listening, improvisation, and word precision in
music and poetry mirror the skills needed for great
leadership and communication.


Creating Actionable Strategic Plans – How to
move from vague goals to SMART objectives that
make leadership and business strategy clear, measurable,
and effective.
Memorable Quotes

️ “A senior leader often lives in a filter bubble—power dynamics
prevent people from giving them the full truth.” – Benjamin
Cameo
️ “Good leadership is like jazz—you have to listen, adapt, and
know when to step in or step back.” – Benjamin Cameo
️ “A strong strategic plan doesn’t have to be 20 pages. It needs
to be actionable.” – Benjamin Cameo
️ “Love and connection matter in leadership—people want to feel
valued, not just managed.” – Benjamin Cameo
️ “A poem is like leadership—every word, every detail matters,
and the smallest shift can light everything up.” – Benjamin Cameo
Action Steps

Get a 360 Leadership Assessment – If you’re a
leader, seek honest feedback from people at all
levels to gain insight into your strengths and blind
spots.


Master the Art of Delegation – Identify
which tasks you should delegate and
create a plan in advance to avoid last-minute
overwhelm.


Make Your Strategic Plan SMART – Define
clear, measurable, and time-bound objectives to
increase productivity and make decision-making
easier.


Develop Active Listening Skills – Whether in
leadership or personal life, listening deeply
(like a musician or poet) leads to better collaboration
and communication.


Embrace Emotions in Leadership – Instead of
suppressing emotions in the workplace, create a culture
where people feel safe, heard, and valued.
Final Thoughts

Great leadership isn’t about control—it’s about
awareness, adaptability, and creating environments where people
thrive. By integrating self-awareness,
delegation, and emotional intelligence, leaders can
enhance their impact and build stronger, more connected
teams.


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