Amara Emuwa, Leadership Coach, Author "The Truth Behind Excuses"
Unlocking Your World of Creativity
Mark Stinson
5 • 1.3K Ratings
🗓️ 15 December 2023
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Welcome back to "Unlocking Your World of Creativity," featuring Amara Emuwa, a leadership coach and author of "The Truth Behind Excuses."
- Amara shares insights on authentic leadership, drawing from her corporate HR experience and consulting practice.
**Passion for Authentic Leadership:**
- "I am particularly passionate about authentic leadership. It answers questions that traditional leadership models did not."
- Authentic leadership emphasizes the self, relationships, and the environment, creating a holistic approach to leadership development.
**Leadership in a Changing Environment:**
- "Leadership development principles are universal, but cultural nuances play a crucial role."
- Amara discusses the impact of cultural differences, emphasizing the need for leaders to understand and manage perceptions in multicultural teams.
**Authenticity in Power Dynamics:**
- "Leadership is about perception, and authentic leadership guides you in managing that process."
- Cultural nuances, such as power distance, influence leadership styles. Understanding these dynamics is essential for effective leadership.
**Balancing Authenticity and Power:**
- "Authentic leaders use their stories to connect and sell their vision, making them relatable."
- Leaders must navigate the balance between maintaining authority and being authentic, sharing personal stories to connect with their teams.
**Authentic Leadership Transformation Stories:**
- "Authentic leaders embrace vulnerability as strength, connecting with what is important to their people."
- Amara shares stories of leaders who transformed organizations by prioritizing what mattered to their teams, building trust, and achieving success.
**The Journey of "The Truth Behind Excuses":**
- "Excuse-giving becomes a habit, reinforcing the pattern of attributing failures to external factors."
- Amara delves into the journey of writing her book, exploring the psychological aspects of making excuses and overcoming creative obstacles.
**Overcoming Excuses in Creative Endeavors:**
- "Excuses kill the desire to aim higher; don't let them devalue your talent."
- Amara encourages creatives to overcome excuses, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing patterns that hinder progress.
**Upcoming Projects:**
- Amara discusses her upcoming projects, including a leadership roundtable, and a new book on leading from the core of excellence.
"Excuses can rob you of the value and talent you possess; aim higher and unleash your unique leadership strengths."
Thanks to our sponsor, Exact Rush, Publishing, Editorial, and Multimedia services
Copyright 2023 Mark Stinson
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| 0:57.4 | Mark Stinson. Welcome back friends to our podcast unlocking your world of creativity and today I'm so |
| 1:05.9 | glad to have us my guest Amara Imula a leadership coach and author her new book is |
| 1:11.5 | The Truth Behind Excuses. |
| 1:14.4 | Amaro, welcome to the show. |
| 1:16.0 | Thank you. |
| 1:17.0 | Thank you for having me. |
| 1:18.0 | It's good to feel your energy and see your smile. |
| 1:21.0 | And as we think about leadership as a creative practice. |
| 1:26.5 | I'm so curious as these kind of defining moments. |
| 1:29.8 | You've had a lot of corporate HR experience |
| 1:32.2 | in addition now to your own consulting practice. |
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