‘Edge of the Doorway Advice’ is the wisdom we share when we skip the small talk and get straight to the heart of things. That’s exactly what we’re doing during this episode: passing on the overall insights we have gained throughout our careers that could inspire and empower others. What might it look like to ask more generous questions, both as a leader and as a team member? Along with exploring this question, we dive deep into Drew and Brett’s most pertinent advice for other leaders, from definitions and principles to relationships and practices. Join us as we explore what it means to straddle personal and company values, identify manipulative behaviors in those who lead, and learn why leadership can be considered a profession of its own. We also touch on vulnerability, using your position to create positive change, and much more. Thanks for listening to Good Company!

Key Points From This Episode:

• The ‘Edge of the Doorway’ advice we will share in this episode. [0:01:50]

• Nuggets of wisdom leading up to Brett & Drew’s ultimate advice. [0:05:50]

• Determining whether there is truly a disconnect between your values and the organization you

work for. [0:11:00]

• What to do when your personal values and the company values are different. [0:14:04]

• Unpacking what it really means to see leadership as an opportunity to create positive change.

[0:22:32]

• How, as a leader, you should approach speaking about problems and avoiding manipulation.

[0:25:30]

• The appropriate application of vulnerability in the context of leadership. [0:31:56]

• Why leadership itself is a profession and what this means for leaders. [0:36:56]

• How fear impacts organizational function. [0:41:54]

• Understanding the privilege of leadership. [0:45:23]

Quotes:

“Those three words save relationships and they save careers: elevate, don’t escalate.” — Drew

Dudley [0:07:12]

“You have to go to work every day and evaluate your role in a toxic environment by knowing that

it’s better to be financially bankrupt than spiritually bankrupt, and toxic environments bankrupt

you spiritually.” — Drew Dudley [0:09:12]

“‘What’s the most generous assumption you can make about this decision?’ is such a good

leadership mantra.” — Drew Dudley [0:13:22]

“Leadership is the opportunity to create positive change and it does take courage to do that

within every moment.” — Brett Elmgren [0:20:36]

“Leadership is about embracing uncertainty.” — Brett Elmgren [0:23:52]

“How you feel about yourself has a profound impact on how you treat other people.” — Drew

Dudley [0:41:29]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

This is Day One

Drew Dudley | Everyday Leadership

Brett Elmgren | Axom Leadership