In this episode, Dr. Stefanie Puckett dives deep into agile leadership and the art of balancing autonomy with direction. Discover how modern leaders can empower teams, foster transparency, and create a culture that thrives on adaptability and collaboration.

Dr. Puckett, an author, executive coach and expert in organisational psychology, shares practical insights on:

-- Aligning leadership intentions with impactful outcomes

-- Navigating agility misconceptions and implementing true flexibility

-- Creating self-organizing teams that innovate and perform

-- Balancing autonomy and strategic guidance for optimal results

-- Enhancing team dynamics, collaboration, and stress management

-- Leveraging vision and purpose to inspire creativity and alignment

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an aspiring manager, this episode will give you actionable strategies to build resilient, agile teams and foster a culture of trust, clarity, and intention.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Clear intentions drive effective leadership

✅ Agility is more than being reactive — it’s about adaptability and foresight

✅ Transparency strengthens team collaboration

✅ Empowering teams fuels innovation and engagement

✅ Purpose and vision create alignment across the organization

Chapters:

00:00 ⏯️ Introduction

02:17 🎯 Starting with Clear Intentions

08:00 📚 About Agile Leadership & Stefanie’s Books

08:40 📚 The Agile Culture Code (Book)

10:45 🚀 Transformational Goals for Leaders

16:33 🔄 Understanding Agility and Its Misconceptions

21:21 🧩 New Work vs. Agility: Defining the Concepts

28:30 🌿 The Importance of Agility in Organizations

29:03 🤖 Self-Steering

34:30 ⚖️ Balancing Autonomy and Direction in Leadership

37:00 👥 Navigating Team Dynamics & Individual Responsibilities

44:35 💫 Understanding Personal Purpose & Organizational Alignment

52:50 🌈 Vision 👁️

01:00:21 🪜 The Importance of Small Steps Toward Big Goals

01:02:29 📜 Transformational Story

01:07:23 🧠 Navigating Cognitive Biases & Blind Spots

01:12:13 🧘🏻‍♀️ Strategies for Reducing Work-Related Stress

01:16:11 🤝 The Power of Collaboration & Seeking Help

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📲 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Dr. Stefanie (Goetz) Puckett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-stefanie-puckett-psychology-for-leaders-teams-and-hr/

Omar Al Mamlouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omar-al-mamlouk

Take a look at her books: https://www.amazon.de/stores/author/B07BMZ4VLL/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=6e53d5ae-46d2-41a2-8203-87a8db961afb&ref_=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1

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💬 Share your thoughts in the comments: How do you practice agile leadership in your team?