Have you ever wondered what separates an average leader from an exceptional one?

I’m back from a magical holiday in central australia, and I want to get started again with five transformative strategies that will level up your leadership skills. Whether you are an experienced leader or an up-and-coming one, these actionable tips will empower you to unlock your full potential.

Step One: Invest in your Wellbeing and Growth
Your health is your responsibility. It’s crucial that you prioritise rest, maintain good sleep strategies, eat well, and allow your brain to reflect after the chaos of the day. By role-modeling this well-being—both physical and mental—you show your team what is possible for them.

Step Two: Enhance your Emotional Intelligence
Emotionally intelligent leaders are more effective than those who rely solely on IQ. Emotional intelligence involves self-regulation, self-awareness, social awareness, and managing relationships. This is beneficial not only for your role as a leader but also in your personal life, whether you are a parent, friend, or peer.

Step Three: Effective Communication
Communication is fundamental to the success of any organisation. The way you communicate can make or break your culture, performance, and relationships. It is important to articulate your vision clearly and to actively listen to those around you. Remember, it's not just about what is being said, but also about what isn't being said.

Step Four: Empowering and Delegating
Micromanaging stifles creativity and trust. It’s important to trust your team with responsibilities and provide the necessary support. This not only boosts their motivation but also encourages them to grow and take on new challenges. Delegation is not abdication—implement a process to ensure accountability and completion of tasks.

Step Five: Continuous Learning and Adaptation
The best leaders continuously seek to learn and adapt to new ways of working, thinking, and leading. Invest in learning, attend workshops, seek peer advice, and listen to inspiring podcasts. This curiosity and willingness to adapt will fuel your leadership potential and keep you ahead of the game.



By implementing these five strategies, you can level up your leadership game. If you found today’s episode helpful, please leave a review or rating and share it with others. Winter in Australia can be a reflective time—use it to assess your leadership skills and determine which of these strategies you can adopt to elevate your capabilities.

Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to sharing more insights with you in the next podcast episode.


Order My New Book “You Always Have A Choice” here

Connect with Julie:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/

Instagram:@juliehydeleads

Website:https://juliehyde.com.au

Have you ever wondered what separates an average leader from an exceptional one?
I’m back from a magical holiday in central australia, and I want to get started again with five transformative strategies that will level up your leadership skills. Whether you are an experienced leader or an up-and-coming one, these actionable tips will empower you to unlock your full potential.
Step One: Invest in your Wellbeing and Growth Your health is your responsibility. It’s crucial that you prioritise rest, maintain good sleep strategies, eat well, and allow your brain to reflect after the chaos of the day. By role-modeling this well-being—both physical and mental—you show your team what is possible for them.
Step Two: Enhance your Emotional Intelligence Emotionally intelligent leaders are more effective than those who rely solely on IQ. Emotional intelligence involves self-regulation, self-awareness, social awareness, and managing relationships. This is beneficial not only for your role as a leader but also in your personal life, whether you are a parent, friend, or peer.
Step Three: Effective Communication Communication is fundamental to the success of any organisation. The way you communicate can make or break your culture, performance, and relationships. It is important to articulate your vision clearly and to actively listen to those around you. Remember, it's not just about what is being said, but also about what isn't being said.
Step Four: Empowering and Delegating Micromanaging stifles creativity and trust. It’s important to trust your team with responsibilities and provide the necessary support. This not only boosts their motivation but also encourages them to grow and take on new challenges. Delegation is not abdication—implement a process to ensure accountability and completion of tasks.
Step Five: Continuous Learning and Adaptation The best leaders continuously seek to learn and adapt to new ways of working, thinking, and leading. Invest in learning, attend workshops, seek peer advice, and listen to inspiring podcasts. This curiosity and willingness to adapt will fuel your leadership potential and keep you ahead of the game.
 
By implementing these five strategies, you can level up your leadership game. If you found today’s episode helpful, please leave a review or rating and share it with others. Winter in Australia can be a reflective time—use it to assess your leadership skills and determine which of these strategies you can adopt to elevate your capabilities.
Thank you for tuning in, and I look forward to sharing more insights with you in the next podcast episode.
 Order My New Book “You Always Have A Choice” <a href="https://youalwayshaveachoice.com.au/">here</a> 
Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/">@juliehydeleads</a>
Website: <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?

Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.

Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.

Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Leading You

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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