Influence & Impact for Leaders Ep 180 - Mastering Micro-interactions as a Leader with Sarah Langslow
Self-awareness as a leader is easier said than done since we all have blind spots. One way to improve the quality of our working relationships is to get our micro-interactions right. When I came across Sarah Langslow’s book ‘Do Sweat the Small Stuff’ I immediately recognised it as an invaluable guide to any leader looking to lead in a positive and people-focused way so I’m excited to share this conversation with you.
In our conversation we discuss…
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What is the ‘small stuff’ and why should leaders sweat it?
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What are micro-interactions and why do they mater so much?
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How important it is for leaders to recognise that their job is their people
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Becoming more conscious of the impact of both the content and delivery of our words
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The ways in which many leaders unconsciously create a team culture through their behaviour
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Top tips for making every interaction count in a positive way
My name’s Carla Miller, leadership coach, author and trainer. And this is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader. In fortnightly episodes I share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career.
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About Sarah Langslow:
Sarah Langslow is an executive coach and leadership development specialist. She integrates leadership lessons from a sporting career as a rower, including competing twice in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, a 15-year corporate career across management consulting and finance, and experience as an entrepreneur with her own coaching and leadership development business. Sarah has an MA and an MBA from the University of Cambridge and is accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Professional Certified Coach. Sarah’s new best-selling book “Do Sweat the Small Stuff” illuminates the often unrecognised power of micro-interactions to supercharge leadership effectiveness and people development.
Find out more about Sarah Langslow:
Sarah on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlangslow/
Sarah on Instagram - @sarahlangslow_coach
Sarah’s website - sarahlangslow.com
Sarah’s book – Do Sweat the Small Stuff
Sarah is offering a free workshop: Small Stuff Big Impact, which provides an introduction to what micro-interactions are and why they matter in leadership. Participants will discover how small adjustments in communication, tone, and behaviour can create a ripple effect, transforming their daily interactions into powerful tools for engagement. And, they will learn how to translate theory into action – they will leave with a framework to think through their micro-interactions and practical suggestions to start making subtle but effective changes right away.
Link to learn more and to register is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gWHNaQrNRXqVJJ2OQWvOAQ
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