Session 2.2
Becoming Better Leaders: Understanding Why Technology is Easy and People are Not
Synopsis:
Identifying the characteristics that helped you succeed as AEC Technology Guru creates barriers to managing priorities, building teams and successful leadership.
Learning Objectives:
1. Admitting you’re not the smartest person in the room is not a gimmick and essential for success
2. Avoid the amygdala hijack, a fight, flight or freeze
3. Understanding the importance of fitness, nutrition and resilience
4. Weighing priorities and embracing your fear of saying “No”
Body:
You’ve worked hard, sacrificed much, and figured out how to solve problems that save time and money. But for some reason, your company keeps passing you over for promotions. Or worse, you’ve been promoted into a position of business leadership, which pays really well and comes with lots of benefits, but you hate your new role. Not only do you hate what you do but you can’t stop doing it. And not just because you have bills to pay, but due to your overwhelming fear of failure. Now what? This interactive fireside chat will discuss how to avoid the pitfalls of blind success and unexpected leadership. If you’re a high performing AEC technologist that finds dealing with people constantly overwhelming, you’re not alone. This session is for you.