People-Focused Leadership With Julia Lebedev

Season 2 collaborator - INSPO social networking platform.

In this episode of the Take a Chance on You podcast, host Alexandra Forsyth interviews Julia Lebedev, a leader in the automotive industry with over 20 years of experience. Julia shares her unique journey to leadership, emphasising the importance of empathy, connection, and openness in fostering effective teams. She discusses the challenges she faced as a transgender person in the workplace and how she overcame them to build trust and respect among her colleagues. Julia advocates for a leadership style that prioritises people and encourages personal growth, highlighting the significance of mentoring and building relationships within teams.

Takeaways

• Leadership is not about high roles but about presence.
• Caring for teammates can change the dynamics of a team.
• Openness in leadership fosters trust and connection.
• One-to-ones are essential for developing trust.
• Investing in people leads to better results.
• Empathy is crucial in connecting with team members.
• Mentoring helps individuals grow and succeed.
• Leadership requires a focus on team dynamics.
• Building relationships is key to effective leadership.
• True leadership is about enabling others to thrive.

Chapters

00:00Introduction to Julia Lebedev and Her Journey

04:23The Evolution of Leadership and Personal Growth

11:34Building Trust and Open Leadership

19:14Connecting with Younger Generations in the Workplace

27:28Julia's Role and Responsibilities in Vehicle Development