The Mammoth in the Room
Can leaders learn how to harness the evolutionary foundations of human behavior to create better business outcomes? How much do evolutionary forces shape our own individual behaviors, decisions, and group dynamics? In each episode, multinational executive leader and author Nicolas Pokorny shares practical, research-based strategies, and stories about how to align humans around common goals and lead them effectively through ever-changing markets and times.
The Mammoth in the Room is an engaging listen of interest to leaders who wish to better lead their people by understanding the evolutionary foundations of human behavior and how to harness them.
07: Why Great Leaders Must Also Be Great Followers: The Critical Balance for Long-term Success
As a leader, how often do you consciously step back and follow, recognizing the value of allowing others to lead in areas outside your expertise? Do you understand how balancing leadership with followership can impact your team’s success and cohesion?
06: Starting Strong: Leadership Tips for Your First One-on-One Interaction
Increasing trust and credibility with a team as a new leader is essential. However, it’s equally important for each team member to recognize your leadership qualities. Today, we’ll explore one of the most critical moments for any new leader—the first individual meeting with a team member.
05: From First Impressions to Lasting Impact: Top 3 Strategies for New Leaders
The first few weeks in a new leadership role are crucial as they set the tone for your tenure and shape how your team perceives you. In today’s episode, I’ll share three critical strategies you must master during this pivotal period.
04: How Your First Meeting with a New Team Can Make or Break Your Leadership
Have you ever considered how much weight your first impression as a leader carries when meeting your team for the first time? That initial interaction could set the tone for your entire leadership journey with them. So what happens if you get it wrong?
03: Leveraging Game Theory for Effective Leadership
Are you aware of the game theory models in your organization? Team members constantly evaluate each other’s reputations and perceptions of fairness. Consequently, understanding and managing group behavior dynamics is critical for effective leadership.
02: What Do The BEST Leaders Know And You Don’t? Here Is The Key And How To Use It!
A positive business culture is the most important differentiating factor for success or failure. Such a culture drives higher shareholder returns and makes the company resilient during change. How can business leaders build a winning corporate culture?
