Dec 11, 2023
In a world filled with constant disruptions, the power of example has never been more important.
In this episode of Int-Her-rupt, host Linda Yates welcomes Denise Jones to discuss the powerful impact of leading by example in personal and professional settings. The conversation delves into Denise's personal experiences, professional insights, and the valuable lessons learned from her journey.
Discover inspiring leadership skills within this insightful episode!
Denise's Journey
- Denise shares her journey as a transformation expert with over 20 years of experience in the IT and software service industry.
- As a working parent, Denise emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and embracing discomfort as a means of personal and professional growth.
Leading by Example - Influential Figures
- Denise draws inspiration from her mother, who exemplified resilience and a can-do attitude as a single parent.
- She credits her mother for instilling the values of learning, leading, and graciously seeking help when necessary.
- Professionally, Denise holds Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, in high regard as a phenomenal leader whose approach to problem-solving and inclusivity has left a lasting impression.
Effective Leadership Traits
- The discussion reveals the significance of curiosity, transparency, and integrity as pivotal traits necessary for effective leadership.
- Denise emphasizes the value of maintaining an open mind and a transparent approach while upholding the highest standards of integrity.
The Impact of Positive Interruptions
- Denise shares personal experiences of positive interruptions, such as her children's academic accomplishments and professional achievements.
- She highlights the importance of balancing personal and professional milestones while maintaining a positive and proactive approach to interruptions in life and work.
The Power of Positive Leadership
- Denise provides three concrete tips for positively leading by example:
- Leave a place, situation, or team better than you found it.
- Embrace curiosity and openly seek new ideas and perspectives.
- Foster transparency and integrity as foundational values in leadership.
Navigating Challenges and Poor Leadership Traits
- Denise reflects on encounters with poor leadership traits involving fear-based leadership and intimidation in the professional sphere.
- She elaborates on the significance of effectively navigating through challenges, fortifying resilience, and sustaining a productive and growth-oriented approach.
Lessons from Interruptions
- Denise candidly discusses her journey through a significant interruption in her career, addressing the experience of being laid off and the subsequent resilience and positivity exhibited in approaching the unexpected change.
- She emphasizes the value of embracing interruptions as opportunities for personal and professional growth, ultimately shaping a new path forward.
Denise shares her valuable insights and experiences, underscoring the transformative impact of leading by example and the enduring influence of positive leadership in personal and professional realms.
Join Linda Yates and Denise Jones in this enriching conversation as they explore the profound impact of leading by example, navigating interruptions, and fostering positive leadership traits in both personal and professional spheres.
“I've always been taught, and took me a little while to learn it's not what you say. It's how you say it. And it's literally coming to the table with new, not necessarily better all the time, but with new ideas, new thoughts again, even if it's close to what they were sharing prior, which is my own little Denise isms or twist on it that stems from my experience in the industry that we're in. Like I said, I don't claim to know it all. I'm open to learning, but I will share my knowledge, my historical background, and what has and hasn't worked.” - Denise Jones.
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