Authentic leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and building real connections within your business.
Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to lead a business to success, especially when you’re not sure of the path ahead? 🌟
Many of us are searching for the secret to becoming the leader our business truly deserves.
🎙 In this episode of the Systemize Your Success podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Scott Burgmeyer, founder of BecomeMore Group, who imparted insights that are sure to inspire and guide any small business owner.
Scott shared how leaders can transform their approach by understanding not only technical skills but also the crucial overlap with human interactions and emotional awareness. His journey from working with major corporations to focusing on helping small businesses thrive is filled with eye-opening revelations.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll discover in this episode:
- 🌿 How to embrace self-awareness to pave your leadership path.
- 🤝 The role of emotional intelligence in improving team synergy.
- 🧠 Practical tips on building mental models that enhance decision-making.
Scott also discusses the art of asking the right questions and embracing solutions that align with your long-term vision rather than just quick fixes.
🎧 This conversation was a reminder that authentic leadership is about continuous growth and our impact on those around us. Tune in and unlock new strategies for becoming the leader your business needs!
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Authentic Leadership in Action
- Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence: Understanding oneself and recognising how one’s actions impact others is crucial for effective leadership. However, many leaders overestimate their self-awareness, hindering their ability to connect with and motivate their teams.
- Qualitative Goals Over Quantitative Metrics: When setting goals, it’s essential to focus on qualitative aspects, such as feelings and experiences, rather than just numerical targets. This approach helps create a more meaningful and sustainable path to success.
- Flexibility in Leadership: Effective leaders must adapt their communication styles to meet the needs of different team members. Additionally, recognising individual differences in personality and motivation can enhance productivity and engagement.
- Hiring for Fit: A leader’s most important decision is hiring the right people. A strong alignment in values (heart), skills (briefcase), and behavioural traits (head) significantly increase the likelihood of a successful hire.
- Continuous Personal Growth: Leaders should prioritise their development to avoid limiting their organisation’s potential. Likewise, regularly reflecting on personal growth and seeking opportunities for improvement is essential for effective leadership.
BEST MOMENTS: Fostering a Positive Company Culture through Authentic Leadership
06:33 – 💬 “The reality is our experience says, you know what, 97% of people are really doing the best job they can.” — Scott Burgmeyer
08:12 – 💬 “Over the past eighteen months, I’ve realised that what I help people do and what I want to help people do is to create the feelings inside themselves today that they’re proud of.” — Steve Day
08:54 – 💬 “The end result isn’t a number, it isn’t a thing. Because if that’s all you’re chasing, then you’ll never get there because your goalpost is always gonna move. The further along you get towards that number, the further away it’s gonna get.” — Steve Day
34:32 – 💬 “The most important decision you make is who you hire.” — Scott Burgmeyer
37:05 – 💬 “The organisation can really only grow as far as the leader can. So if you’re not growing yourself, levelling yourself up, you are at some point going to limit the organisation.” — Scott Burgmeyer
42:49 – 💬 “One of our successes is what’s the impact or legacy that we’re leaving? Did we really make an impact on our clients in a positive way?” — Scott Burgmeyer
TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW: Authentic Leadership in Small Business
00:00 Becoming Better Business Leaders
04:13 Guidance for Uncertain Business Goals
07:59 Feel Success From Within
11:13 “Solutions-First Culture: Failing Forward”
15:01 Questioning Solutions and Decisions
20:15 “Eight Personas of Thoughtless Action”
24:08 Self-Awareness: Illusion vs. Reality
27:32 Empathy Enhances Workplace Productivity
29:01 Personalized Interviewing Boosts Candidate Success
33:20 Mutual Commitment Job Offer Discussion
38:00 Prioritizing Personal and Professional Growth
39:15 Self-Discovery Journey Through Coaching
43:00 Defining Success: Legacy and Family
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
- Website: https://www.becomemoregp.com/
- LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burgy/
- LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomemoregp/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Scott is the co-founder and CEO of BecomeMore Group, an organisation that specialises in partnering with leaders to level up and achieve the goals they are targeting. BecomeMore Group focuses on the important blend of processes and people to deliver tangible results.
Over the last 30 years, he’s completely transformed and optimised hundreds of companies across the US, including Google, Procter & Gamble, and Bridgestone. He has reversed decades-long declines in business performance, solved tricky succession disputes, boosted employee retention figures, and much more.
The sign that his approach works is that he retains 95% of their clients! Scott solves problems that prevent organisations from achieving their full potential. As they discuss in their books, leading people and organisations is far from easy. Identifying and tackling the issues requires courage, drive, and discipline.
LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST
- Podcast: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com
- Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/
- Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42
ABOUT THE HOST
Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.
Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.
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