007: Felix Nater Instills Creativity and Ideation

<p>I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 7, Felix Nater reveals how one superior influenced him in practicing lifelong stewardship. He scrutinizes the misuse of authority and encourages us to work continuously on our congruency.</p> <p><strong>00:00 Prologue: The Threat Assessment / Kindness Paradox</strong></p> <p>Felix Nater has consulted hundreds of organizations about preventing workplace violence. He served in the Army and later in the U.S. Postal Services as a Postal Inspector. Felix has completed hundreds of threat assessments. He has investigated mail theft, burglary, armed robbery, and even violent crimes. More notable, though, is Felix’s kindness towards others.</p> <p><strong>02:10 Part 1: Fostering Stewardship</strong></p> <p>I’m unclear what can trigger people to shift from focusing on themselves to stewarding others. Maybe some make the transition after an accomplished career, but that isn’t always the case. Felix explains what someone said to move towards stewardship.</p> <p><strong>09:15 Part 2: Scrutiny Reduces Capability</strong></p> <p>When some people meet with a team, teammates immediately begin generating ideas. I know a few managers who can change their environment to bring out the best from their direct reports. Felix’s story, however, is not about such people.</p> <p><strong>17:03 Part 3: Congruency Strengthens Character</strong></p> <p>We tend to behave differently when interacting with different people. How we talk to our boss, friends, family members, children, customers, and even people we dislike can vary. Felix challenges our behavior variability as a way to build our character.</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 show, you can make a $0.99 donation. Your support reduces production expenses. <a href="https://anchor.fm/unlabeled-leadership/support">h