Being in Charge vs. Being a Leader | Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization Podcast E58

Just having a title that sounds authoritative doesn’t make someone a leader. And you don’t have to be a CEO to lead, either. So what actually inspires people to take action? In this episode, we’re joined by Thom Mayer, M.D., to explore how to stop waiting for authority and start leading. Dr. Mayer is medical director for the NFL Players Association and author of the book Leadership Is Worthless, but Leading Is Priceless. Here are three questions we explore with Dr. Mayer: 1. What’s the difference between being in charge and being a leader — and why does it matter? 2. Why do so many people struggle to move from boss to leader, and where do they fall short? 3. How can you move beyond managing and start leading, regardless of your title? Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails: https://links.e.response.mayoclinic.org/MCPressAFSignup Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books: https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/podcasts/ Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. 0:00 Introduction to Leading Yourself 0:41 Meet Dr. Thom Mayer 2:00 Being in Charge vs Leading 4:35 Manager Role vs Leader Role 7:36 When the Boss Is Not Leading 10:57 Why Titles Can Be Seductive 13:10 How Leadership Should Be Taught 14:37 Insecurity, Vulnerability, and Trust 17:45 Everyone Is Already a Leader 21:00 Practical Ways to Lead Better 24:41 Joy, Growth, and the Process 28:03 Recognizing Leadership in the Moment 31:29 Key Takeaways and Listener Challenge Instagram: @MayoHumanOptimization Learn more about Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization at: https://ce.mayo.edu/optimize Instagram: @MayoHumanOptimization YouTube: Mayo Clinic On Human Optimization - YouTube Email: optimize@mayo.edu