Hello KSKOers
In this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, I’m joined by the wonderful Nancy Parsons. Nancy is a pioneering expert in leadership development and personality assessment. In 1998, alongside her business partner Kim Leverage, she co-founded CDR. Together, they created the 3D Suite, a comprehensive assessment tool that evaluates deep personality traits, identifies risks for derailment under stress, and uncovers intrinsic motivators. Join us as we talk about the tool and dive in to Nancy’s 25 years of experience.
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Looking forward to joining you on your learning journey!
Here are 5 top takeaways from the episode and 5 actions you can take to grow your self-aware leadership skills….
1. Democratising Leadership Development
Nancy advocates for making leadership development accessible to all employees, not just executives. Tools like the CDRU Coach help identify and develop hidden talent across an organisation, promoting a more engaged and effective workforce. This shift addresses the current issues of low leadership effectiveness and employee engagement.
2. Managing Personality Risks
We talk about the importance of identifying and managing personality risks (i.e. the things that show up when we’re stressed) like egotism and perfectionism, which can derail careers. Techniques like those offered by the CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite enhance self-awareness, enabling people to better regulate behaviours.
3. Reforming Recruitment Practices
Traditional recruitment methods often miss potential alignment between candidates and job roles. Nancy suggests using assessment tools after interviews to better gauge candidates’ true potential beyond academic credentials, helping organisations make informed decisions. Listen in to hear some examples of what happens when things don’t go well when people don’t hire the right candidates
4. Enhancing Self-Awareness in Leadership
Self-awareness is pivotal for effective leadership. Nancy explains that tools like CDR assessments can reveal individuals' strengths and risks, facilitating better job alignment. This awareness reduces stress on individuals and promotes job satisfaction by ensuring people can work to their strengths.
5. AI in Leadership Development
Nancy talks about the transformative potential of AI in leadership development. By leveraging technology like AI, organisations can deliver personalised coaching and improve training resource distribution, helping foster self-aware, effective leaders in an evolving landscape. Listen as she talks about her future vision for CDR-U!
Top Five Actions
Here are the top five actions that we talk about in this episode that you can do to develop your self-aware leadership skills:
Embrace Comprehensive Self-Assessment: Use tools like the CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite to gain a deep understanding of your leadership traits, risk factors for derailment, and intrinsic motivators.
Cultivate Self-Awareness: Recognise the importance of understanding your own behavioural risks and how they manifest under stress. Regularly reflect on your behaviour and actively work on regulating it.
Focus on Strength-Aligned Roles: Strive to be in job roles that align with your intrinsic strengths and passions. This alignment reduces stress and enhances job satisfaction.
Develop New Coping Strategies: Learn and practice techniques to manage your behaviours under stress. This can help in improving professional relationships and decision-making.
Engage in Continuous Learning and Development: Stay committed to growth by seeking personalised coaching experiences. Integrate feedback from assessments to reinforce your self-awareness and enhance your leadership capabilities.
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Nia is an expert leader who talks the talk and walks the walk. She is an academically awarded thought leader in self-aware leadership and practices self-aware leadership every single day in her role as a Director in a Children’s Charity.
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