412: Embracing Maverick Leadership with Judith Germain

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Why is maverick leadership necessary right now and what makes it transformational?

Judith Germain

Our guest this week is Judith Germain – a Strategic Innovator, and Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She is the leading authority on Maverick Leadership, a C-Suite Mentor, consultant, speaker, and trainer, and author of The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Leaders.

Judith is also the founder and editor of The Maverick Paradox Magazine which was recently ranked as a top 100 global Leadership blog to follow in 2022. She’s the founder and host of The Maverick Paradox Podcast, which is ranked #12 of the best 35 leadership podcasts in the UK and in the top 5% of the most popular global podcasts.

She is also the host of The Maverick Paradox @ KLDR Online Leadership Development Radio. Her show is the joint most listened show on the station.

Today we’re going to discuss why maverick leadership is so necessary right now, how you can become a maverick leader in your arena, and entrepreneurial lessons that Judith has learned through building an international brand.

What We Discuss with Judith Germain in This Episode

What is Maverick Leadership and where it began
Qualities of a Maverick Leader
Differentiating between rogue and maverick
Creating the environment for maverick leaders
The importance of effective storytelling
Breaking the resistance barrier to change
Identifying the real issues and goals of an organization
A case for customized solutions
Choosing your own path as an entrepreneur
Breaking out of conformity
Keeping it simple
Why we need Maverick Leadership now
Innovating to transform

Podcast Highlights

2:53 – What is Maverick Leadership

5:20 – 4 types of people

6:24 – The role of values

8:30 – Anyone can become a Maverick Leader

11:21 – Breaking the resistance barrier

14:33 – Adaptability and versatility

16:32 – Maverick Leaders are D.R.I.V.E.N.

18:41 – Defining moments as a new entrepreneur

24:26 – Challenging the status quo

26:46 – Why we need Maverick Leaders now

32:15 – Taking action

Favorite Quote

“Maverick Leadership is a philosophy – a way of being. It’s not about putting on the leadership cloak when you get to work. It’s the underwear you have on when you get up.” ~ Judith Germain

Episode Resources

Connect with Judith Germain

Website: maverickparadox.co.uk
LinkedIn: com/in/judithgermain
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaverickMastery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudithGermainFanPage
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maverick_paradox
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/judithgermain

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