episode 48 - the word is ironman

Welcome to Episode 48 of "The Word is Leadership." As we near the end of our season, I want to thank you for your continued support. Whether you're a regular listener or new to our podcast, your engagement means the world to me.

This week’s random word is ‘ironman’ and this gives us a perfect metaphor for leadership. Both an ironman competition and leadership require versatility, endurance, and discipline.

In this episode we discuss the need for Leaders must have a comprehensive view of their organisation and understand various functions beyond their primary expertise.

We look at the importance of self-care. Leaders must take care of their mental and physical health to maintain their stamina. Just as athletes train, leaders must also prepare and maintain their resilience to lead effectively.

We tackle the need for leaders to find outlets for their drive to achieve. Engaging in individual sports like running or cycling can help leaders satisfy their personal achievement needs without interfering with their team’s development.

The lessons from the ironman metaphor are clear: leadership requires versatility, proper training, self-care, and finding a balance between personal achievement and team success.

As we conclude this episode, consider this question: Have you thought about what setting yourself a leadership target could look like?