Leadership Conversations
Open isn’t optional: Rethinking leadership in the age of innovation
"A manager gets the team to the destination, but a leader decides on the direction."
In today's complex world, open leadership is the key to unlocking high performance. Join open leadership expert Shabnoor Shah and Cecilia Díaz as they break down the practical tools needed to foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and empowerment.
In this interview, discover how to:
- Master the 5 key characteristics of an open leader.
- Empower your team with the "Three C's": Clarity, Capability, and Confidence.
- Give effective feedback and handle difficult conversations using the SBI model.
- Manage resistance to change through open and honest communication.
Whether you're leading a team or aspire to, this conversation is packed with actionable frameworks you can apply immediately to transform your leadership style and create a culture where people thrive.
Behind the Insights: Meet The Expert
Shabnoor Shah is a General Partner at Alphega Global Partners and Co-founder & COO of Alphega Innovations, where she focuses on modernizing traditional businesses and preparing them for public markets to deliver significant pre-IPO returns.
With over 20 years of experience as an organizational psychologist and executive coach, her expertise lies in Open Leadership, agile methodologies, and organizational transformation. She combines business strategy with mindset-change techniques to build adaptive and collaborative cultures. A recognized thought leader, she was named one of The Most Admired Global Indians by Passion Vista magazine for her global contributions to Open Leadership.
Speakers
Shabnoor Shah
Organization Psychologist, Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Consultant
Cecilia Díaz Sánchez
Manager, EMEA Services Marketing, Red Hat
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