The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership | Mark Silverman

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

Listen into this special episode where I join The Rising Leader podcast with host Mark Silverman. I had the pleasure of welcoming Mark to the Do Good to Lead Well podcast and he decided to turn the tables on me.

During our conversation, we explore the transformative impact of positive leadership in a VUCA world and challenge the misconception that doing good and achieving success are mutually exclusive. Together, we examine how intentional leadership practices can harmonize operational efficiency while fostering meaningful relationships. By adopting a mindset of integration over compromise, leaders can create a more fulfilling personal and professional experience.

Our conversation takes a deep dive into the powerful role of mindset in shaping our experiences. We discuss the influential concepts of Carol Dweck’s growth versus fixed mindsets, emphasizing that changing our perspective can unlock new opportunities and choices. The conversation moves on to the difficulties of receiving feedback, even for the most accomplished individuals, and how proactively seeking feedback can bolster resilience. We also highlight how self-awareness and openness to growth can make challenging feedback less daunting and more constructive, even when it touches upon our very identity.

In our final segment, we acknowledge the importance of values-based leadership. When there is a perceived disconnect between stated values and actions, there are tremendous consequences. Being true to our values is crucial, particularly when the going gets tough. Please join us to explore the potential of positive leadership to prompt significant and lasting change that benefits all.

What You’ll Learn:

• Discover the transformative power of positive leadership and why doing good and achieving success aren't mutually exclusive.

• Learn how adopting a growth mindset can unlock new opportunities.

• Why proactively seeking feedback is key to leadership development.

• Strategies for staying true to one's values under pressure.

• Ways to integrate operational efficiency with building meaningful relationships.

• Techniques to cultivate individual and organizational resilience.

• What is authentic leadership?

Podcast Timestamps:

(00:04) - Positive Leadership in a VUCA World

(09:44) - Mastering our Mindset: Receiving Feedback

(13:38) – Change Your Perspective, Change Your World

(22:15) – The Power of Authentic Leadership

More of Mark:

Mark J. Silverman transitioned from a highly successful career in technology, where he generated over $90 million in sales for fast-growing startups, to becoming a sought-after executive coach and speaker. For the past decade, Mark has coached CEOs, senior leaders, and rising high achievers, helping them harness their resources and teams for greater impact while cultivating sustainable success across all areas of their lives. He is the author of The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers Into Effective Leaders and Only 10s 2.0: Confront Your To-do List, Transform Your Life, with the latter selling over 75,000 copies. Mark also hosts The Rising Leader Podcast and is working on his third book, which shares the same title.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/

Mentions:

The Rising Leader Handbook: Turning High Achievers Into Effective Leaders by Mark Silverman

Only 10s 2.0: Confront Your To-do List, Transform Your Life by Mark Silverman

The Rising Leader Podcast

Key Topics Discussed:

Positive Leadership, VUCA World, Executive Coaching, Transformative Impact, Do Good to Lead Well, Intentional Leadership, Mastering our Mindset, Growth Mindset, Fixed Mindset, Gaining Perspective, Giving and Receiving Feedback, Maximizing Resilience, Increasing Self-Awareness, Openness to Growth, Values-Based Leadership, Leading with Integrity, 360-Degree Feedback, CEO Success

More of Do Good to Lead Well:

Website: https://craigdowden.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/