038: Ajay Pangarkar Persuades Professionals to Give Up Control

<p>On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about small or big acts of leadership.</p> <p>In Episode 38, Ajay Pangarkar explains the principle, give up control, by discussing three leadership beliefs. He discusses how control can erode relationships, leading well empowers others, and how you can become indispensable by making yourself dispensable. He then shares advice about how we can practice the give-up control principle more effectively.</p> <p><strong>00:00 Prologue: With International Leadership Experience</strong></p> <p>Ajay does more than consults with organizations about employee performance strategies and balanced scorecards. He teaches talent development courses through LinkedIn and for his clients, and he has co-authored three books. Not to be outdone, his expertise includes business and accounting, and he is on the faculty at the Sprott School of Business. You can find his biography in the episode links below.</p> <p><strong>01:17 Part 1: Control erodes relationships</strong></p> <p>If you are new to management, you may rely too much on control to get others to accomplish work. Ajay explains how to avoid using control to get work done.</p> <p><strong>08:11 Part 2: Leading well is about empowering others</strong></p> <p>Ajay explains that when you hire smart people, you need to leverage their expertise while avoiding the pitfall of telling them how to work.</p> <p><strong>15:45 Part 3: By making yourself dispensable, you make yourself indispensable</strong></p> <p>Ajay explains how you can become indispensable and clarifies that protectionism is not a strategy for success.</p> <p><strong>20:51 Part 4: Step Aside and Provide a Safety Net</strong></p> <p>Ajay advises us about how we can live by the principle, give up control.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Support the Show</strong></p> <p>Unlabeled Leadership is a free service for people to learn about leadership. If you want to support the s