Luminaries: From Imposter to Advisor 3l481i

This podcast for our Luminaries looks at the essential balance between confidence and humility for consultants, highlighting how these qualities can significantly impact their effectiveness. Along the way they touch on self-help books, imposter syndrome, mindsets for growth and a nerdy Roman emperor. Mike and Ian explore the rarity of consultants who can successfully embody both traits, and get back into the concept of "super communicators," who excel in navigating conversations through empathy and emotional intelligence, demonstrating how these skills can enhance consulting outcomes. Takeaways: The balance between confidence and humility is crucial for effective consulting and leadership. Confidence instills trust in clients and team , enabling decisive action and recommendations. Humility promotes continuous learning and improvement, allowing for the ission of mistakes and the seeking of help. Super communicators exhibit a unique ability to balance confidence with humility in their interactions. Successful consultants demonstrate both expertise and a willingness to learn, enhancing their credibility. Developing a Growth Mindset - Carol Dweck Meditations by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius | Project Gutenberg 15 Commitments - Conscious Leadership Group Jen Sincero - Badass Home Consulting and Confidence | Consulting Success How To Be a Confident and Humble Leader you can reach out to Ian and Mike to ask a question or share your thoughts - email them at [email protected] You can follow the show on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13116342/ And you can follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/learn.consulting The Consulting For Humans podcast is brought to you by P31 Consulting LLC 6c334x