The Expert Trap of Leadership

Most leaders gain their position based on their expertise. That makes sense. However, it is that same expertise that often traps them into less effective leadership patterns. The expertise that got you into leadership is not the expertise you need for leadership.

Yet, letting go of your expertise has it's own challenges. It not only disconnects you from the real work; your teams are often left aimless. Letting go is only half the battle.

Effective leadership is not about stepping forward or back;
it's about stepping up.

This session guides leaders to better balance their expertise with openness by understanding how their focus is impacting their effectiveness. It further provides space for leaders to explore alternatives to re-blend their focus in ways to improve their impact as a leader.

Key Topics:

1. Learning how expertise is necessary and yet traps us in bad habits.
2. Understanding the three lenses of leadership: do, lead and coach.
3. Discovering that effective leadership is about blending, not shifting.
4. Blending your focus as a leader for improved impact.

About Pete Behrens

Pete Behrens is the Founder and CEO of the Agile Leadership Journey, dedicated to inspiring leaders, empowering teams and driving change to improve business performance. Through education and coaching, they equip leaders to shift mindset and culture so change becomes an asset rather than a liability.

For over three decades, Pete has been guiding organizational development and fostering a network of trusted professionals that do the same. Pete is also the creator and host of the Relearning Leadership podcast. Along with expert guides and his guests, Pete explores leadership challenges, discussing paths for new awareness and growth for leaders to improve their leadership in highly complex and rapidly changing environments.

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