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Many books talk about how to be a good leader. Many episodes of this very podcast are on that topic. Yet almost no study focuses on the relationship between leaders and followers, even though the quality of this exchange is essential for a productive work environment. I read one of the most fascinating books by Sherri Malouf and I knew I needed her on A Life and a Living Podcast. Through her research, Dr. Sherri Malouf explains the science of relationships within business organizations and I am thrilled to have her on the show today.
Sherri is the Chair and Principal of Situation Management Systems, Inc. and her new book Science and the Leader-Follower Relationship: The Implicit Social Elements Explained enables you take a step back, look at relationships in a logical way, and take rational steps to improve its quality. In today’s episode, we dig into this fascinating angle and discuss influence, building blocks, and the importance in understanding the space between a leader and a follower.
What We Talked About in This Episode:
- How Sherri Determined the Angle to Write Her Book From
- The Implicit Social Elements of Relationships
- How Self-Control Impacts Relationships, Leadership, and Success
- The Different Types of Self-Control
- Reciprocity’s Role in Relationships
- Common Ground and Connection Around a Vision and Purpose
- Challenges That Arise Without Common Ground
- The Connection Between Engagement and Quality Relationships
- What Happens When Someone Doesn’t “Fit”
- There’s Always Potential in Every Moment
- Shifting Models and Expectations When They Aren’t Working
- Challenging Ourselves to Make Changes
- Looking Inward Rather Than Pointing Fingers Outward
- Developing Your Own Sense of Empathy
- Where Influence Lies in a Relationship as a Leader
- Sherri’s Book Recommendation and Daily Rituals
About Our Guest:
Dr. Sherri Malouf is the Chair and Principal of Situation Management Systems, Inc. For over 30 years, Sherri has been a leader in the personal development space. During the last 20 years, she has overseen Situation Management Systems, Inc. and its programs have touched over a hundred thousand people in public and private sectors, across the globe, and within many Fortune 500 companies. In 2019, Sherri completed a PhD program in Human Development through the School of Leadership at Fielding Graduate University and focused her research on the leader-follower relationship. Through this research she developed the revolutionary concept of the Implicit Social Elements which are the critical unconscious building blocks of every relationship.
To reach Sherri, go to her website: https://situationmanagementsystems.com
Links and Resources:
- Science and the Leader-Follower Relationship: The Implicit Social Elements Explained by Sherri Malouf
- Situation Management Systems, Inc. Home Page
- Sherri Malouf on LinkedIn
- Sherri Malouf, PhD on Twitter
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