Live Lessons: Becoming An Agile Leader

In this conversation, Chris Shaw, a former Royal Marine, shares his insights on finding purpose after serving in the military and the importance of leadership at all levels. He emphasises the value of contributing to development and growth, both personally and within a community. Chris discusses the role of self-reflection in finding purpose and highlights the importance of empathy in leadership. He also emphasises the power of being a genuine and nice person in professional settings. The conversation covers the importance of respect and listening, leadership skills and achievements, understanding growth, personal and professional growth, balancing home and work life, aligning passion and vocation, the Veterans Growth Event, championing positive veteran stories, The Gen Dit Network and the Bristol Event, three tips for personal growth, doubts and considerations about leaving the military, sticking with a job you don't enjoy, and aligning military leadership skills in a remote workplace.

Takeaways
- Finding purpose after serving requires self-reflection and observing others' struggles.

- Contributing to development and growth is crucial for personal fulfilment.

- Leadership styles can evolve and adapt to different environments and situations.

- Empathy is a superpower in leadership, enabling individuals to bring out the best in others.

- Being a genuine and nice person is an underutilised tool in the professional toolbox.

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At Redeployable, we're dedicated to transforming how the world sees veteran talent, to positively impact the professional lives of every UK based, career-driven veteran. Redeployable is a community of career-driven veterans. It's a skills-first network of people who will help each other to grow and maximise their career potential. Our platform invites users into skill-specific collectives to knowledge share, upskill, attend webinars and events, share resources and make career-changing connections. It's about making impactful steps forward in their post military career, by building on the skills they need to excel.

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