• Home
  • Episodes
  • Books for Leaders
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Contact Us
  • Our Sponsors
  • Blog
  • Urban Team Challenge
  • Sign Up for our Newsletter
The Leadership Podcast

The Leadership Podcast

We Study Leaders

August 14, 2019

TLP163: Unlocking Potential

http://traffic.libsyn.com/theleadershippodcast/TLP_163.mp3
Play in New WindowDownload
Kim Cameron

Kim Cameron focuses his research on virtuousness in organizations (aka culture) and the relationship to performance. Kim talks about what exactly virtuous leadership is, the difference between positivity and virtue, the competing values framework, and why recognizing achievement is so important… and elusive. Kim also shares practical ways leaders can begin to implement the process in their own culture. 


The Leadership Podcast is proud to announce a new initiative with thoughtLEADERS to provide very short podcasts called “chalk talks.” They’re “bitesize” hacks on common (but challenging) leadership issues. You can only access the Chalk Talks by subscribing to our mailing list at The Leadership Podcast. 


Key Takeaways 

[1:58] Kim’s past research on organizational virtuousness and the development of leadership excellence has been published in more than 130 academic articles and 15 scholarly books. 

[3:34] Why is seeing the importance of positive leadership is so elusive? Kim encounters many senior executives that know positive leadership is fine, but their focus is pulled instead to shareholder value, customer satisfaction, and profitability goals. Kim explains that by implementing positive and virtuous practices, they will create a significant positive impact on profitability, innovation, customer loyalty and employee engagement. 

[9:30] Most meeting agendas and time in leadership positions is spent filling the gap between difficult problems as opposed to celebrating all the wonderful things that happened, or the virtuous state. 

[13:27] There is still much research to be done, but a 5:1 ratio has emerged between positive practices and negatives in high performing organizations. For every 1 negative statement, 5 positive ones will keep an organization in high performance mode. 3:1 is too low and above 8:1 seems inauthentic and too “syrupy sweet”. 

[18:48] A single negative holds a lot of power, but the results aren’t always permanent. You can most often restore trust and relationships, however it takes an enormous balance of positive to negative, and often sacrifice to show that intentions are real.

[20:38] The heliotropic effect states that humans innately have a tendency toward positive energy, or towards the light. Through conditioning, we’ve learned to not only ignore the positive, but to focus on the negative in order to keep us safe from harm. 

[30:07] It is not necessary to have a virtuous leader to create a culture of abundance, but Kim’s research finds it to be much more efficient and sustainable. 

[37:10] Virtuous leaders understand it’s not about using their team for their time and energy to create wealth. Instead, they uncover resources such as positive relational energy. 

[38:50] Positive energizers are high performers themselves, energize more than they extract, and also positively affect the performance of those around them. Positive energy is not personality or charisma, it’s a set of behaviors that anyone can learn. They help others flourish without expecting anything in return. 

[43:41] Spirituality is an affinity to something bigger than oneself, and realizing it’s not just all about us, and there are forces in the world we can’t control.

How to Contact Kim:

  • Kim Cameron

Quotable Quotes 

  • “The very best we can be, the highest aspiration, is the virtuous state.” 
  • “Virtuous leaders can unlock potential.” 
  • “I have 15 people that try to help me get better every day, and I’ve made the same covenant to them.” 
  • “Spirituality simply helps us be more well rounded.” 
  • “Things change remarkably and rapidly when a virtuous leader takes over.”

Additional References:

  • John Gottman – The Gottman Institute
  • Ep#27 Positivity & Performance
  • Bad Is Stronger Than Good
  • Markets, Bureaucracy, and Clans
Kim Cameron

These are the books mentioned in Kim’s podcast.

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

Buy This Book Online
Buy from Amazon
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience
Buy now!
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience

Astroball: The New Way to Win It All

Buy This Book Online
Buy from Amazon
Astroball: The New Way to Win It All
Buy now!
Astroball: The New Way to Win It All

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Buy This Book Online
Buy from Amazon
How to Win Friends and Influence People
Buy now!
How to Win Friends and Influence People

Filed Under: PodcastTagged With: culture, Energy, feedback, leadership, positivity, Potential, purpose, Virtue

TLP162: Radical Inclusion (give up some contr...
TLP164: Why Office Politics Is Hard

Related Posts

  • TLP233: Relax the Rules
  • TLP006: Get to Know the Hosts of The Leadership Podcast
  • TLP153: Hearing Dissent is a Leadership Imperative
  • TLP220: Trust Your Instincts to Bring your WHY to Life
  • TLP214: What Preserves the Status Quo and the One Thing That Knocks it Down

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

iTunes
Stitcher
SoundCloud
iHeartRADIO
Spotify
Radio Public

Instagram Feed

westudyleaders

#leadership #leadershiptraining #leader #westudyleaders

The Leadership Podcast
TLP209: The Art of Possible - Stepping Out of the TLP209: The Art of Possible - Stepping Out of the Present to See the Future ⠀Our latest episode with Mark Johnson https://theleadershippodcast.com/tlp209-the-art-of-possible-stepping-out-of-the-present-to-see-the-future/⠀#leadership #podcast
TLP205: Grandstanding - The Use and Abuse of MoralTLP205: Grandstanding - The Use and Abuse of Moral Talk ⠀Our latest episode with Justin Tosi https://theleadershippodcast.com/tlp205-grandstanding-the-use-and-abuse-of-moral-talk/⠀#leadership #podcast
"Nothing makes people feel more valued than being "Nothing makes people feel more valued than being listened to." - Jim Vaselopulos #Values #leadership #listening #BePresent #inthemoment #caring http://bit.ly/2OcG9wq
Been thinking a lot about this one lately... and nBeen thinking a lot about this one lately... and not just about leadership development. Progress usually doesn't feel good. #leadership #authenticity #results http://bit.ly/2EJuAf8
A leader's impact persists http://bit.ly/TLPlist #A leader's impact persists http://bit.ly/TLPlist #MLK #leadership #impact #equality #faith
TLP244: Not All Work is Teamwork ⠀ Our latest epTLP244: Not All Work is Teamwork ⠀Our latest episode with Carlos Valdes Dapena http://bit.ly/TLP-244 ⠀#leadership #teamwork
We had a great time at the LEDx conference this paWe had a great time at the LEDx conference this past week! #LEDxAU #AULeadership
TLP206: Prisoners of Our Own Perspective ⠀ Our lTLP206: Prisoners of Our Own Perspective ⠀Our latest episode with John Rogers https://theleadershippodcast.com/tlp206-prisoners-of-our-own-perspective/⠀#leadership #podcast
TLP224: Respect Trumps Harmony ⠀ Our latest episTLP224: Respect Trumps Harmony ⠀Our latest episode with Rachael Robertson https://theleadershippodcast.com/tlp224-respect-trumps-harmony/⠀#leadership #podcast
TLP225: The Democratization of Innovation ⠀ Our TLP225: The Democratization of Innovation ⠀Our latest episode with Jeff DeGraff http://bit.ly/TLP-225 ⠀#leadership #innovation #creativity #conflict
"For whose good do you serve?" - Bud Ahern http://"For whose good do you serve?" - Bud Ahern http://bit.ly/2OcG9wq #leadership #grace #class #reflection #legacy #authenticity #service
“How disciplined are you in the relationships yo“How disciplined are you in the relationships you choose to invest in?” http://bit.ly/2Tp2W9J @davidnour @david.nour - David Nour
This is a great episode of @westudyleaders - lots This is a great episode of @westudyleaders - lots of good nuggets in this one... take a listen! https://buff.ly/2Qc4YM8
https://hbr.org/2016/03/the-most-important-leadershttps://hbr.org/2016/03/the-most-important-leadership-competencies-according-to-leaders-around-the-world
I could really use your help this month! 👃I could really use your help this month! 👃
This just in... The Leadership Podcast @westudyleaThis just in... The Leadership Podcast @westudyleaders is listened to in 144 Countries! #leadership #global-impact #leadershipdevelopment #podcasting @libsyn
“Success leaves clues, and speaking with today's“Success leaves clues, and speaking with today's most successful leaders reveals a lot of them.” - Jan Rutherford @JanRutherford #success #leadership https://theleadershippodcast.com
“If you always put yourself second, you will eve“If you always put yourself second, you will eventually force someone else to put you first. Take care of yourself so you are ready to lead others.” - Jim Vaselopulos #leadership #priorities
say what you mean without saying it mean #leadershsay what you mean without saying it mean #leadership
TLP208: Ask for More - 10 Questions to Negotiate ATLP208: Ask for More - 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything ⠀Our latest episode with Alexandra Carter https://theleadershippodcast.com/tlp208-ask-for-more-10-questions-to-negotiate-anything/⠀#leadership #podcast
Load More...Follow on Instagram

Recent Posts

  • TLP250: Passion is Powerful & Blinding
  • TLP249: Chess Strategies for Business
  • TLP248: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
  • TLP247: Overcoming with Kara Goldin
  • TLP246: Thriving Despite Unsettledness & Dysfunction

Recent Comments

  • Anonymous on TLP175: Leadership at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works
  • Anonymous on TLP175: Leadership at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works
  • Anonymous on TLP207: Finding Common Ground
  • Anonymous on TLP047: Insights on How Individual Self-Awareness Affects Team Performance
  • Anonymous on TLP047: Insights on How Individual Self-Awareness Affects Team Performance

Tags

assumptionsathleticsbusinesschangecoachingcomedycorporatecruciblecultureCuriositydan-pinkeducationentrepreneurfinancialfitnesshealthcarehiringhistoryholidayhumorinterviewJim & JanjournalismleaderleadershiplearningmentoringmilitaryneurosciencePatagoniaphilosophypodcasterpractitionerproductivitysalessciencespeakersportsstoriesteam developmentteamworkthought leadertimetrustveterans

Copyright © 2021 Rafti Advisors, LLC & Self-Reliant Leadership, LLC - All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy