Creating an Authentic Work Culture with Leadership Expert, Maree Burgess
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge chats with organizational consultant Maree Burgess about her journey, the importance of team culture, and the dynamics of remote work. They delve into topics like the role of trust, transparency in leadership, and task audits. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on work-life balance, job insecurity, and the global economy. Maree shares tips for remote team management and stress management through effective communication.
Key Points
- Effective delegation is a skill that leaders need to cultivate, involving understanding what tasks to delegate, to whom, and ensuring it aligns with team members' growth and engagement.
- Leaders must manage their stress and maintain clear communication with their team and superiors, especially during remote work, to ensure alignment and address any unresolved issues.
- In times of change, like working from home due to social distancing, it's crucial for leaders to establish an operating rhythm, set boundaries, and create a supportive environment by being kind and understanding to maintain team performance.
We recorded this podcast just a few weeks into COVID but the content is more relevant now than ever! This week on Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Delegation Expert, Maree Burgess all the way from Australia to share her wisdom on creating an authentic work culture in the office or virtually from home.
When team performance and organizational excellence are vital, it is a must to engage a people, project and change specialist. Since 2003, Maree Burgess has been a trainer, coach, facilitator, author and speaker whose practicality guides leaders and teams to create the culture you desire, and importantly, they want to be part of – which greatly improves performance. Obsessed with the art of delegation and the way it drives results; Maree knows exactly what is required to equip leaders with advanced delegation techniques and to create environments where staff turn up invested in common success.
Authentic Touch Points:
Maree’s journey from nursing to coaching. 1:30
There’s always one or two that don’t sync. 4:30
How to begin the process. 8:15
Look at the past to create a better future. 12:30
Leveling up can be a struggle. 20:00
Adding in the stress of COVID. 26:00
Communication is more important now than ever! 30:00
Ideas for leaders to implement. 33:30
Maree is renowned for bringing out the best in teams and individuals alike. Like you, Maree knows there can be occasional challenges, and draws upon a vast skill set developed throughout her career of over 30 years. From being a registered nurse at a major Melbourne trauma hospital, followed by several senior roles in banking to over 16 years as an expert behavioural consultant, she is equipped with the resolve and knowledge to connect with and inspire any mix of people. Author of 2 books, The XX Project - Giving Women the Skills and Confidence to Step Up in the Corporate World and Connecting Us, develop the ideal close-knit, engaged, goal-kicking team you've always dreamed of.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions about creating a healthier mindset.
You will also find more information about me and how I can help you at RoxanneDerhodge.com.
Thank you,
Roxanne
Links:
Maree’s website: https://mareeburgess.com/
Maree’s email: [email protected]
Maree’s white papers: https://mareeburgess.com/white-papers#
Maree’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgessmaree/
Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/
Roxanne’s email: [email protected]
Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/
Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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