No matter who you are or what you’re doing, you influence those around you in some capacity. It’s time we learn how to do it effectively. After working as an engineer for the DuPont Company in Nashville, Dr.Jimmy Knott felt led to go into the ministry. He enrolled at New Orleans Theological Seminary, and earned his M. Div., in 1976. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2002. Dr. Knott’s passion is to assist people in maximizing their impact and help existing and aspiring leaders to better understand what transformational leadership is and does.
[00:01 – 06:20] You are Always Leading and Influencing Someone
I introduce our guest Dr. Jimmy Knott
My father in law and expert
Learn a bit more about Dr. Knott
Relationship with leadership
Current activities and focuses
Understanding leadership
You may be a leader even if you don’t know
Leadership isn’t always down
It is also across and up
[06:21 – 20:18] Leading Up: How Physician Liaisons Can Lead Their Physicians
How this concept of leading up can apply to liaisons
The importance of leading yourself first
Figure out how to add value
Ask the right questions
How to communicate with your superiors
You need to provide honest feedback
Say the things they don’t want to hear
Building trust through regular communication
Being prepared to face your boss
You are on the front lines
Confront reality
Make great decisions through engagement
[20:19 – 29:44] Set Expectations with Quality Questions
The importance of preparing questions
There’s no way to learn without questions
‘What does success look like to you’
How to navigate two different Physicians
Credibility = influence
Four questions/items to go through in a meeting
1. What is going well?
2. What is broken?
3. Getting clarity on something specific
4. What’s missing/needed?
Regular meetings are critical to productivity
[29:45 – 35:54] Closing Segment
Hitting the highlights of our conversation
Lead up
Build trust!
Communicate frequently
Anticipate the future and needs for your leader
How to connect with Dr. Knott
Links below
Final thoughts
Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
Resources Mentioned:
Leadership Sessions
It’s All About Leadership - Dr. Jimmy Knott
Want to learn more about Dr. Knott? Connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Make sure to go to https://jimmyknott.com/ to upskill your leadership.
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