125 | The Leadership Edge: Mastering Communication & Connection | Marsha Acker

Building Better Cultures

Have you ever witnessed patterns of communication that didn’t seem helpful or productive in your teams? Leadership and communication go hand in hand, and who better to unravel this intricate relationship than Marsha Acker. As the CEO of Team Catapult, Marsha understands that there is more to leadership than just technical prowess; it’s about understanding people dynamics and creating a safe environment for open and honest communication.

Throughout the episode, Marsha dives into the complexities of leadership and effective communication within teams, self-awareness challenges and discusses the significant shift from individual to systemic thinking, shedding light on the growing popularity of team coaching.

Key discussions include:

1. A self-leadership quest: How to work with other humans

2. An insight into communication dynamics and the four speech acts

3. Communication patterns in teams and organisations

4. The principle of bringing offline conversations into the room

5. Are leaders holding back from being vulnerable at work?

6. The edge of leaders in navigating fast-paced business environments

7. Change management: The importance of explaining the why

8. The evolution of team coaching and the benefits of coaching as a system

9. Recommendations for leaders navigating change

Plus lots more!

With a focus on the evolving nature of leadership in today’s fast-paced environment, Marsha emphasises the importance of embracing vulnerability and diverse perspectives. This episode will help leaders drive positive change, improve communication, and build better organisational cultures by understanding speech acts, introducing shared language, and focusing on team dynamics.

“It’s impossible, I think, for any one person to be able to have all the answers anymore. But yet, I think that’s an edge. I think it’s leftover from what we believe we think about leaders and what they’re supposed to be able to do, to what they need to do today.” – Marsha Acker.

ABOUT MARSHA ACKER

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marsha-acker-3486a72/

Book: https://buildyourmodel.com/

Work: https://teamcatapult.com/

ABOUT SCOTT McINNES:

Learn more about Scott McInnes, your host and the Founder and Director of Inspiring Change, by clicking here.

ABOUT WORKVIVO:

If you’re struggling with communications in this time of new hybrid workplace conditions, click here to explore Workvivo, a collaboration platform that offers seamless digital integration.

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