Episode #53: Positive Leadership: How to Lead Well by Doing Good, with Dr. Craig Dowden

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Dr. Craig Dowden is a bestselling author, award-winning keynote speaker, and executive coach born and raised in Newfoundland. He is celebrated for his expertise in bridging the gap between the science and practice of leadership excellence, and has spent over 25 years exploring the connections between leadership theory and application.

Craig’s career spans academia, keynote speaking, and executive coaching, where he currently coaches leaders across the private, public, and non-profit sectors. Craig has a Ph.D. in Psychology and Business and was a Professor at Carleton University, where he was nominated twice for the Capital Educators Award. He is a prolific contributor to top publications like Forbes, CEOWORLD, Psychology Today, and the Huffington Post, and has been featured on various TV, radio, and podcast platforms. His accolades include being named in the Ottawa Business Journal “Top 40 Under 40” list in 2009.

Craig has authored two bestselling books: Do Good To Lead Well: The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership (2019) and A Time To Lead: Mastering Your Self So You Can Master Your World (2022), co-authored with Alan Mulally and Sarah McArthur. His podcast, Do Good To Lead Well, ranks in the top 1% globally, featuring interviews with notable thought leaders and CEOs.

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Timestamps:

[01:10] Positive Leadership and Self-Mastery.

[05:20] Self-mastery and self-reflection.

[07:10] Building leadership skills as habits.

[12:39] Mindset shifts and reframing.

[16:41] Mastering our strengths.

[20:28] Authentic leadership.

[27:56] Building optimal team dynamics.

[29:32] Building diverse and enhancing teams.

[35:06] Feedback strategies.

[37:30] Seeking feedback for personal growth.

[42:36] Positive leadership and energy.

[46:07] Leadership for flourishing.