43: The Politics of Leadership - Sonia McDonald
Episode description
Leadership is a term that has many connotations, some good, some less so – from power and influence to narcissism and dictatorships. Sonia McDonald has made harnessing the best of leadership into her business. She can often be found delivering insightful, personal key notes talks on the subject, or coaching leaders across the country.
As the founder of Leadership HQ, an author, e-magazine creator and coach, Sonia has been named as one of the Top 250 Influential Women across the globe, and is all about shaking up the world of bland leadership. Her own tale is one of rising from the ground up to carve out a surprising new career, following some personal setbacks. She explains The Politics of Leadership.
In this episode you will hear:
1. What makes a great leader and can anyone really learn to be one?
2. Why you need the right leadership mindset and attitude more than the right skills to lead well – and how that can shape or break your career.
3. What she plans to achieve in the next five years of her business Leadership HQ?
4. What is the best tip you have for business people keen to be better at The Politics of Leadership?
If you want to get connected with Sonia:
Amplify your ideas and get a bit political with me! To be a future podcast guest or connect with me, I can be found at: [email protected]
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