809: Open Playbook Revisited: Leadership, Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, and Coaching with Larry Dodd

What are the characteristics a leader should possess? It is not easy to be a leader. You shoulder everyone's expectations and burden, and when things go wrong, you are the first person to receive the brunt.

Larry Dodd is the founder of OpenPlaybook, a company that specializes in strengths-based leadership and team building. Larry has extensive experience in the accounting and finance industry, as well as in the sports industry, where he has worked with a major league baseball team. Today, Larry shares his approach to leadership, which focuses on helping companies and organizations unlock their full potential by leveraging the strengths of their team members.

Quotes

“Open playbook is built on the foundation of strength-based leadership. We really center that on three distinct playbooks.” - Larry Dodd

“Once you have awareness of your own talents and strengths, then it's a lot easier when you look at other people who are different to appreciate those differences.” - Larry Dodd

“Our job as leaders is to find ways to give our playbook away in a way that allows a person to go faster. They can get past the mistakes we made and grow more effectively.” - Larry Dodd

Takeaways

02:06 Effective leaders focus on building diverse teams that leverage the unique strengths of each team member.

04:01 Sharing your personal experiences and vulnerabilities as a leader can have a profound impact on those you mentor.

14:41 Sharing your personal stories and experiences as a leader can have a great impact on those you mentor, even in unexpected ways.

21:00 Developing self-awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses is the foundation for becoming a more impactful leader.

24:29 Empowering your team by giving away your "playbook" of knowledge and experiences can drive exponential growth.

28:40 Being open to feedback and advice from experts can be a game-changer for a brand's success.

Resources

• OpenPlaybook: Driving successful strategic change through strengths-based leadership, team building and execution
• Follow OpenPlaybook on Facebook
• Connect with Larry Dodd on LinkedIn

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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast