On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange sits down with Misael Diaz, founder of Advanced Leadership Consulting, for an inspiring conversation on maximizing leadership potential. This engaging episode dives deep into the benefits of focusing on fewer tasks to create a greater impact, the art of letting go and empowering others, and the importance of defining leadership within your organization. Misael shares valuable insights on the role of vision in leadership, fostering a culture of continuous development, and recruiting with an eye towards future potential. Whether you're leading a startup or a well-established organization, this interview is filled with practical advice to elevate your leadership approach.

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Misael Diaz Resources:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diazmisael/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soymisaeldiaz/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soymisaeldiaz
book: https://a.co/d/d8MNxB5
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1puyOu7kkMYrneEFqPfDwv
Website: https://www.soymisaeldiaz.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soydiazmisael

Books Mentioned:
Creating a New Story by Misael Diaz: https://amzn.to/3D5SVtP

#Leadership #StartupSuccess #Empowerment #VisionaryThinking #PersonalDevelopment

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• (04:01) - Modernize leadership perspectives; embrace 21st-century practices.
• (10:02) - Anyone can learn; start despite inexperience.
• (13:18) - Seeking validation, learning to build online community.
• (14:04) - Meeting strangers eventually leads to knowing friends.
• (18:57) - Motion without direction is often counterproductive.
• (23:40) - What is effective leadership development and core values?
• (24:53) - Do people rely on others' leadership definitions?
• (30:51) - Leadership evolves; start early and stay adaptable.
• (34:28) - Instill leadership culture immediately upon hiring.
• (36:14) - Develop potential for future-focused, people-centered leadership.
• (38:16) - Leadership is caught, not taught through observation.
• (44:07) - Use ceremony to cement commitment decisions.
• (47:13) - To accomplish more, focus on doing less.
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• (52:43) - Improve podcast to inspire leadership transformation.