Great Leaders Ask Dumb Questions
Walt Grassl knows how to build strong, high-morale teams. It is done through relationships, not fear. At times funny, at times vulnerable, always informative and entertaining, Walt provides out-of-the-box ideas to show how people and relationships get things done.
Walt shares his out-of-the-box tips to enable anyone, even a shy, reluctant teammate, to become a better, more trusted leader. Better leadership translates into better results.
Walt stimulates your thinking, opens your mind and unlocks your ability to be a great leader. He shares valuable and sometimes unconventional lessons to help you, no matter where you are in your journey to be a better leader. Walt shows how authentic relationships make powerful things happen. He inspires reluctant leaders to step into the leadership gap, and experienced leaders to grow more and be more.
Whether you are a reluctant leader or a seasoned leader, Walt has ideas that will help you be a more effective leader.
Keynote 1 • Great Leaders Ask Dumb Questions —
Do I Have To Be an Extrovert, Dripping With Charisma To Be a Leader?
Your audience will learn:
- Why reluctant leaders succeed
- How to identify reluctant leaders
- Why just because you couldn’t doesn’t mean you can’t
- Ways to address being an introvert and having stage fright
- Talent vs Determination
- The benefits of servant leadership
- The power of trust and authenticity
- The benefits of treating your employees like volunteers
Keynote 2 • Great Leaders Ask Dumb Questions —
Can I Be A Successful Leader Being Me?
Your audience will learn:
- How being authentic develops trust
- How to develop a culture of trust
- How to persuade others using your personal stories
- Ask for forgiveness, not permission
- The importance of judgment and responsibility
- Ways to navigate office politics
- The benefits of servant leadership
- The benefits of treating your employees like volunteers
Keynote 3 • Great Leaders Ask Dumb Questions —
Do I Need To Have A Title To Be An Effective Leader?
Your audience will learn:
Even if you have a title, using it to get things done is the lowest form of persuasion- How being authentic develops trust
- How being trusted develops loyalty
- How sharing the big picture improves teamwork
- The importance of judgment and responsibility
- Ways to navigate office politics
- The benefits of servant leadership
- The benefits of treating your fellow employees like volunteers
Keynote 4 • Great Leaders Ask Dumb Questions —
Are Your Employees Volunteers or Slaves?
Your audience will learn:
The benefits of treating your fellow employees like volunteers- Why you should ask, not tell
- The benefits of servant leadership
- The benefits of soliciting diverse opinions
- That everyone is an expert within 5 feet of the workstation
- How to share the credit and hog the blame
- How to deal with setbacks
- How to develop and grow your employees
