The Five Talents That Really Matter with Barry Conchie & Sarah Dalton

What are the core talents that truly distinguish high-performing leaders from the rest? Kevin welcomes Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton to the issue of ineffective leadership. Barry and Sarah explore the essential leadership talents scientifically identified through extensive research involving over 60,000 leaders. They emphasize the importance of selecting leaders based on innate talents rather than just skills or aspirations. The five key talents they highlight are: Setting Direction - The ability to establish clear goals and a strategic vision that aligns with organizational values. Harnessing Energy - Motivating and energizing a team towards achieving these goals. Exerting Influence - Not just persuading others but changing minds through constructive debate and advocacy. Building Connectivity - Creating strong, meaningful relationships within the organization. Controlling Traffic - Ensuring efficient execution of plans by managing processes and adapting to changes. Listen For 00:08 Introduction and Overview 00:31 Kevin Eikenberry's Welcome 01:22 Introduction to Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton 03:03 Why the Book was Written 05:02 Key Questions Addressed in the Book 06:14 Barry and Sarah's Collaboration Story 07:34 Surprising Insights from Leadership Assessment 09:59 What We're Getting Wrong About Leadership 11:17 The Importance of Leadership Talents 12:22 Understanding "Controlling Traffic" as a Leadership Talent 14:00 The Five Core Leadership Talents 18:31 Exerting Influence and Changing Minds 24:39 The Changing World of Leadership 26:01 Improving Leadership Selection and Interview Practices 30:09 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps Meet Barry & Sarah Their Story: Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton are the authors of, THE FIVE TALENTS THAT REALLY MATTER: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance. Barry is the founder and president of Conchie Associates. He is an expert in psycho-metric talent assessments, leadership research and development, team building, and succession planning. Barry consults with company boards, CEOs, and leadership teams of leading organizations across the globe. He researches leadership effectiveness and decision-making heuristics from his home outside Boulder, Colorado. Sarah is a partner at Conchie Associates. She is uniquely positioned to provide leaders and teams with the tools to evaluate their effectiveness and develop their leadership strengths. Sarah completed her master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology from Colorado State University. She is based in Denver, Colorado. https://www.conchieassociates.com/ Book Recommendations The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance by Barry Conchie, Sarah Dalton Innate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are by Kevin J. Mitchell  Being You: A New Science of Consciousness by Anil Seth War and an Irish Town by Eamonn McCann The Timeless Way of Building by Christopher Alexander Like this? Cracking the Leadership Code with Alain Hunkins Conscious Leadership with Carter Phipps Essentials for Leadership Impact with Chuck Wachendorfer and Doug Lennick Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we’d be thrilled if you’d let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here’s a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP