In the final episode of Season 5, Jenni recaps on the eight practices of credible leadership: capable, empathetic, integrity, likeable, supportive, trustworthy, visionary, and vulnerable.

Jenni provides definitions and highlights behaviours that may indicate deficiencies in each area, and also discusses how organisational support systems and a conscious mindset can bolster leadership credibility, urging leaders to integrate these practices consistently.

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:32 - The Eight Practices of Credible Leadership
• 01:37 - Identifying Your Strengths and Weaknesses
• 02:11 - Behaviours Indicating Lack of Practices
• 04:20 - Organisational Support for Credible Leadership
• 05:05 - The Importance of Mindset
• 07:04 - The Path to Becoming a Credible Leader
• 09:30 - Conclusion and Further Resources

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Leadership credibility requires ongoing effort, practice, and consistency
• Importance of understanding the impact of behaviour, communication style, and relationships for credible leadership
• The need for leaders to dial up the right behaviours for different situations to keep people engaged
• The impact of not having leadership support mechanisms like employee experience strategy, internal communication, leadership development programs

Thank you for listening!

Keep the conversation going, ask questions and share your thinking by joining the Redefining Communications community, and connecting with Jenni on LinkedIn, Instagram and X(Twitter).

Important Links & Mentions:

• How to Become a Credible Leader [Free Resources Included!]
• Join the Redefining Communications Community

In the penultimate episode of Season 5, Jenni talks all about the role of vulnerability in credible leadership. She discusses its significance during the pandemic, defines what it means to be vulnerable for leaders, and highlights the potential disconnect and chaos when leaders fail to show vulnerability.

Jenni shares personal stories and outlines three practical steps to build vulnerability: asking for help, being honest, and leveraging all aspects of communication. The episode emphasises the need for leaders to demonstrate personal, yet professional aspects of themselves to strengthen connections with their teams.

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:41 - Defining Vulnerability
• 02:03 - The Chaos of Lacking Vulnerability
• 02:28 - Balancing Vulnerability and Connection
• 04:37 - Building Vulnerability: Practical Steps

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• True vulnerability requires strength and assuredness
• The challenge with defining vulnerability is that it has different meanings for different people
• Leaders should have a balance in vulnerability, be personal but not intimate
• 3 practical steps for building vulnerability

Thank you for listening!

Keep the conversation going, ask questions and share your thinking by joining the Redefining Communications community, and connecting with Jenni on LinkedIn, Instagram and X(Twitter).

Important Links & Mentions:

• How to Become a Credible Leader [Free Resources Included!]
• Join the Redefining Communications Community
• Leading with Cultural Intelligence by David Livermore

In the eighth episode of Season 5, Jenni explores the concept of being visionary as one of the eight practices essential for credible leadership. She provides a definition of visionary and emphasises the importance of clear communication, passion, and the ability to inspire action.

Jenni also outlines three key steps to build this practice: inspiring others through courage and vulnerability, adapting communication to different environments, and maintaining consistency in storytelling. Tune in to the full episode to learn how to create purpose and drive through effective visionary leadership!

Episode Timestamps:

• 00:31 - Defining Visionary as a Leader
• 01:06 - The Importance of Communication in Visionary Leadership
• 02:13 - Consequences of Lacking Vision
• 05:09 - Building Visionary Leadership

Key Takeaways From This Episode:

• Visionary is about the ability to clearly communicate where you're going and inspire others
• It's not merely being a "visionary leader" like Steve Jobs but about articulation and passion for the future
• Without clear vision, teams cannot understand their purpose, leading to apathy and disorganised efforts
• 3 practical steps for building visionary as a practice

Thank you for listening!

Keep the conversation going, ask questions and share your thinking by joining the Redefining Communications community, and connecting with Jenni on LinkedIn, Instagram and X(Twitter).

Important Links & Mentions:

• How to Become a Credible Leader [Free Resources Included!]
• Join the Redefining Communications Community