As a leader, it’s tempting to feel like you need to have all the answers. Being a great problem solver helped you get to where you are, but once you start leading a team, you need to evolve into someone who enables problem-solving. “Performance is a team sport, not a solo act,” says Jon Low, a performance coach and tactical advisor to early-stage founders.

In helping leaders tackle various challenges in growing their businesses, Jon has seen firsthand the power of asking questions that uncover “what’s really going on.” The three main blockers? “Irrational fear, shame, or guilt,” he says.

In this episode, Jon and neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy explore what might be holding you back from unlocking your team’s full potential. They discuss real-world scenarios like how to balance empathy with authority, improve cross-functional collaboration, create a culture of ownership, and communicate effectively as a distributed team.

To learn more about Jon’s coaching services, go to https://www.polarisalpha.io.

Please note that views expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the views of their employers.

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Then, Now & Tomorrow, an original podcast series by ibelong
Is it possible to feel safe at work? Neurobiology expert Rajkumari Neogy absolutely thinks so. Join us for conversations that will blow your mind as we explore what it takes to foster inclusive leadership and cultivate resonant cultures in the workplace.

Watch or listen on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Credits
Produced by Flowship
Original Music by Dario Valderrama
Rajkumari's wardrobe styling courtesy of Gene Hiller (http://www.genehiller.com)

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Meet ibelong
At ibelong, we've developed a neurochemical approach that solves for workplace exclusion and conflict. We study workplace scenarios that lead to dissatisfaction and have built a framework to understand why people are feeling undervalued, and how to change it.

Learn more at http://www.ibelong.com.