The Non-Obvious Show · Episode 83
How To Be A Better Boss
with Sabina Nawaz
In This Episode
In this episode, Sabina Nawaz shares insights from her extensive leadership experience, focusing on how pressure, power, and self-awareness influence effective management. Discover practical microhabits and strategies to become a better boss and navigate the loneliness at the top.
Key Takeaways
- Power does not corrupt; pressure does.
- Ask specific, third-person questions for better feedback.
- Use microhabits to build lasting leadership skills.
- Create 'blank space' to gain perspective under pressure.
- Honesty and vulnerability foster trust and growth.
What We Cover
- 00:00The Impact of Pressure and Power on Leadership
- 03:25The Importance of Facial Expressions and Starting Strong
- 06:16Common Blind Spots in Leaders
- 06:25Pressure, Power, and Their Effects on Behavior
- 11:08The Concept of Blank Space and Reflection
- 12:57Navigating Loneliness at the Top
- 14:01Getting Honest Feedback from Your Team
- 15:34Sabina's Experience as a Boss from Hell
- 17:56The Power of Action and Reflection
- 19:35Helping Leaders See Their Blind Spots
- 21:50Practicing Feedback with Empathy
- 24:03Microhabits for Effective Leadership
- 28:20The Value of Sabbaticals and Self-Reflection
- 30:02Overcoming the Scarcity Mindset and Prioritizing Well-being
- 32:30Qualities of Great Leaders: Honesty and Vulnerability
About The Guest
Sabina Nawaz
Executive coach; author of You're the Boss
Sabina Nawaz is a CEO coach, keynote speaker and author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). A former Microsoft manager who ran management development programs there, she has coached more than 600 executives on how pressure distorts leadership.
sabinanawaz.com ↗
