frankly… Episode 59 Rewind: Don’t be Afraid to Write in the Margins

Career Growth is Anything but a Straight Line?

Scott Monty set out on his career with hopes of becoming a doctor. Quickly realizing his true passion was working with people and understanding their stories, Scott decided the stethoscope wasn’t for him. He then started focusing on classic literature and learning more about society’s rich history.??

Following college, he started consulting in the biotech, medical device and pharma industry where he helped early-stage companies bring their products to the market. After the events on September 11, 2001, his industry was left shaken and he soon found himself in the digital communications and advertising world. Scott shared his consulting expertise and helped clients develop strong, effective campaigns…and the rest is history!??

Scott was then propelled into working with iconic corporations and leading digital communications and social media efforts. Now, Scott has found his knack for leadership consulting and coaching where he educates companies on what makes a strong and effective leader.?

The Roadmap of Creating Effective Leadership?

So, what exactly makes a leadership team operate like a well-oiled machine? According to Scott, it all starts with one simple tactic: communication. From communicating what each leadership executive is doing to ensure cohesion to clearly communicating the company’s vision, an executive team can’t operate well if they aren’t on the same page. Identifying something everybody can understand and work toward helps a leadership team work together.?

Culture is Everything?

A company with a consistent and reliable culture can raise success to the next level. Culture isn’t merely the act of saying, “We have a great company culture!” – it is embodying values through actions. An effective leader must consistently talk the talk and walk the walk – advocating how great the company culture is and helping uphold that attitude through their actions. When a leader really embodies the company’s culture, it will trickle down into every aspect of the organization. A team that can not only celebrate the wins but recognize and discuss the losses can be unstoppable.??

Where Vulnerability and Professionalism Meet?

Leaders are better respected and received when they can be seen as real human beings and more than just a boss. In his experience, Scott has reiterated time and time again that executives need to take down the mask of having to always be “on,” always being correct and always needing to succeed. There is no shame in opening up to employees about what is going on outside of the workplace. It is also key to show employees they’re cared about as humans and not just assets. Starting with that human element first will open doors in exciting and sometimes unexpected ways!?

Listen to frankly… Episode 59: Don’t Be Afraid to Write in the Margins to hear the full discussion.???

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