“The more, and earlier, that companies can give up control, the more you develop the right kind of self-correcting culture where employees will be your biggest advocate.” –Katy Shields

Today kicks off the first episode in a three-part series exploring several leadership conundrums. Over the next three weeks we will discuss how to make decisions when everything is a priority, whether collaboration and competition can exist in the same relationship, and we start the discussion (and fun) with today’s topic of how to navigate emergent leadership with high performing teams.

Emergent leadership is a style of leading often seen on high performing teams. It occurs when a person is not specifically appointed or elected as the leader, but steps up over time due to the necessary skills, knowledge, or attitude needed. Carla Sones and Faye Davis dive into why embracing emergent leadership can be so important and how it empowers teams. They analyze benefits from macro to micro-level within organizations, and also tackle the discussion around why emergent leadership causes tension, especially in more hierarchical and matrixed organizations.

Tune in now to listen to Carla and Faye’s conversation on the ins and outs of emergent leadership and why this approach can be such a leadership conundrum. You can listen on our website, via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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