TIB664 Going Hard On Soft Skills And Being A True Leader with Leah Mether

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TIB664 Going Hard On Soft Skills And Being A True Leader with Leah Mether

TIB664 Going Hard On Soft Skills And Being A True Leader with Leah Mether

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When it comes to hiring, focusing on leadership and soft skills can truly make a difference in building well-rounded and effective teams. Do you agree?

Leah Mether, a Communication & Soft Skills Specialist, joins Waz & Nic on this podcast to chat about all things communication, leadership, and the importance of soft skills in today’s workplace.

Leah shares her insights on courageous communication, owning up to mistakes, and the impact of genuine apologies. She emphasises self-awareness and emotional regulation, especially for leaders who want to make a positive impact. One of the standout topics was her perspective on hiring for human skills over technical know-how, inspiring us with stories of leaders who thrive because of their people-focused abilities.

In this episode, you’ll discover the essential soft skills that set true leaders apart. Whether it’s about making amends with a genuine apology or owning your mistakes to build trust, these skills are crucial. Tune in to learn how investing in these abilities can boost success both personally and professionally.

Connect with Leah through her website, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channel.

Tradies In Business

Nicole Cox

Whether you’re a plumber, electrician, builder, motor mechanic, landscaper, tiler, glazier, painter, carpenter, concretor or any of the myriad of trades and contractors that keep the world running, this podcast has been produced with you in mind. Your host, Nicole ‘Nic’ Cox, was born into a tradie family and has first-hand experience of the gut-busting, money stress and pressures that trade businesses can place on their owners and their families! Nic strongly believes in the opportunity that exists for all tradie business owners to create a flexible, financially secure business for now and for their families’ future. She interviews guests on a range of topics such as marketing, finance, human resources, legal issues, mindset, motivation, physical and mental health, industry updates and more! Nic loves a laugh and a good story, so tune in for a unique look at how to ‘get off the tools’ and break the cycle of financial hardship and stress to create the trade business you really wanted!

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