Show Notes

Episode 61: LEADERSHIP Roundtable with Dr. Michael Galyean, Dr. Erin Justyna, Magie Lacambra, and John Okerson

About The Guests

• Dr. Mike Galyean is a Professor and the former Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Texas Tech University
• Dr. Erin Justyna is the Associate Provost for Student Affairs at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Magie Lacambra was the Head Football Athletic Trainer at the University of Arizona and is now a Team Sport Manager with Gatorade Sports Marketing
• John Okerson is a retired First Sergeant from the 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army

Summary

Toby Brooks reflects on his podcast, Word to the Third, and shares his progress in reaching his goal of 75 episodes in the first year. He then introduces four guests who discuss their experiences and insights on leadership. Dr. Mike Galyean talks about the challenges of assessing one’s own performance as a leader and the importance of communication. Dr. Erin Justyna emphasizes the value of understanding key metrics and providing meaningful communication to assess the performance of those you lead. Magie Lacambra highlights the importance of helping underperforming individuals by providing guidance and support, while also recognizing and encouraging high performers. John Okerson discusses the significance of understanding individual potential and the need for continuous learning and growth as a leader.

Key Takeaways

• Assessing one’s own performance as a leader can be challenging, but feedback from those you work closely with can provide valuable insights.
• Understanding key metrics and effective communication are essential for assessing the performance of those you lead.
• Providing guidance and support can help underperforming individuals improve their performance, while recognizing and encouraging high performers can help maintain their optimal performance.
• Continuous learning and growth are crucial for effective leadership.

Quotes

• • “A sense of when I was doing a good job is what I would get from talking with the people I was working with.” – Dr. Michael Galyean
  • “Effective communicators are almost always effective leaders.” – Dr. Michael Galyean
  • “As long as you keep those three essentials in mind and understand what is critical, you can effectively assess performance.” – Dr. Michael Galyean
  • “Acknowledging someone’s effort and helping them see a different perspective can improve their performance.” – Dr. Erin Justyna
  • “Leadership is not something that comes easy. You always have to be willing to grow and learn.” – John Okerson