There is no formal training to teach you how to be a great leader of a team. Every leadership experience is different and every workspace or team is unique. However, there are definite skills and traits that great leaders have in order to not only be successful in their jobs, but also have a team that feels confident, comfortable and supported by them. Scott Stratten, Creator of UnMarketing, joins the show to share his wisdom on the topic of leadership, including how to use empathy and self-awareness to become a better leader.

Listen in as Scott explains why you can't change anyone, why it is essential to remember that and how to take more accountability for your own actions to improve your situation. You will learn how to be a better communicator, how to build trust with your team members, and how to be more compassionate with those around you.

What You'll Learn:

- What leaders have to do to improve.
- How to be a better leader.
- The importance of being self-aware.
- The benefit of taking ownership of your actions.
- Why it is essential to remember that you can't change anyone.
- The importance of communication.
- How to build trust with your team members.
- How to be more compassionate toward others.

Ideas Worth Sharing:

- "When the leaders suck, everyone sucks." - Scott Stratten

- "You have no idea what it's like to work with you or for you." - Scott Stratten

- "You don't see people's struggles unless they tell you." - Scott Stratten

Resources:

- Scott Stratten: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website
- Melanie Galea: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
- Shift Disturbers: Instagram

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