Apr 18, 2024
Empowering Leadership with Dr. Derrick Noble
Episode # 137
In today's episode we're thrilled to have a very special guest joining us, Dr. Derrick Noble. Dr. Noble is widely recognized for his profound expertise in leadership—a subject he approaches with humility, acknowledging that true leadership is something you earn, not seek.
From overcoming the adversity of a challenging childhood marked by a stutter, a lisp, bullying, and the passing of his mother, to finding a beacon of hope in his 5th-grade principal, Mr. Lionel Ward, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Dr. Noble's remarkable path is a testament to the power of supportive figures and transformation through personal trials.
Today, he shares invaluable insights on the vital roles of ownership, agency, and curiosity in navigating change, and the significant impact of surrounding oneself with challenging, yet empowering, leaders. We'll also tackle practical advice for new leaders on listening, delegating, and driving organizational change with finesse.
You'll Learn:
**Listening Leads to Leadership**: The number one reason for workplace dissatisfaction is feeling unheard. New leaders need to conduct listening sessions – a simple yet powerful strategy to connect, understand, and propel a team towards improvement.
**Empowerment Over Delegation**: The differentiation between delegating tasks and dumping responsibilities is crucial. It's about empowering the 'superstars' - those who excel and embody positivity.
**Change Must Make Sense**: For change to be effective, it must be communicated clearly. Answer the why, what, and consequences to ensure people are not just aware of the change but are enrolled in the vision and excited about the transformation.
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Dr. Derrick Noble, “America’s Leadership Authority”, has been helping business leaders take their leadership and communication skills to the next level of excellence for two decades. He equips people from all walks of life to become more influential leaders and more confident communicators. His clients throughout the years have included The United States Air Force, The United States Navy, The FBI, United Farm Workers, the City of Los Angeles, and many more.
Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.