Randall Stutman on Becoming a Life-Long Student of Leadership | Don't Let This Pass You By

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Nov 17, 2021

Randall Stutman, a leadership scientist and advisor to Fortune 500 companies, discusses the transformative role of feedback in leadership. He highlights the difference between giving advice and constructive feedback, emphasizing the importance of honesty balanced with sensitivity. Stutman argues that great leaders see themselves as stewards, focusing on empowering others. He also shares insights on the role of mentorship in shaping effective leadership practices and the necessity of fostering a supportive environment for team growth.

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INSIGHT

Leadership Defined

Leadership is an expression, not a possession, focused on making people and situations better.
Remove titles and authority to understand its true essence, enabling anyone to lead by making positive changes.

INSIGHT

Feedback vs. Advice

Fault-finding without solutions is complaining, not feedback; feedback is directional and comes from power.
Couching feedback as advice or suggestions reduces resistance and encourages acceptance.

ADVICE

Sneaky Leadership

Ask for help as a feedback method; position yourself as needing assistance to achieve a shared goal.
This reduces defensiveness and promotes collaborative problem-solving.

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Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Dr. Randall Stutman about the difference between feedback and advice, the important distinction in being subtle and being manipulative, how great leaders see themselves as stewards, not owners, and more.

Dr. Stutman is a leadership scientist dedicated to exploring the uncommon behaviors and routines common among extraordinary leaders. Randall has served as a Principal Advisor to more than 2,000 Senior Executives, including 400 CEOs. His work as an advisor and speaker has taken him to the White House, West Point, the Olympics, and the Harvard Business School. He has worked for close to three decades with Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds, law firms, private equity funds, investment banks, and insurance companies, which include Citi, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan.

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