July 31, 2024

Essential Leadership Qualities for Effective Change with Kevin L. Ball

Kevin L. Ball and Felipe "Scrum" through an engaging discussion about the essential leadership qualities needed for effective organizational changes and the challenges of implementing agile methodologies. Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable advice that can transform your approach to leadership in the design and construction industry.

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The EBFC Show

In this episode, we "Scrum" our way through a series of enlightening discussions with Kevin L. Ball, distilling his extensive expertise into actionable insights. We explore pivotal moments in his career journey that shaped his path as a Scrum Master and transformation expert, dig into the leadership qualities essential for effective organizational change, and tackle the challenges of implementing agile methodologies in various industries. Highlighting case studies and personal anecdotes, Kevin shares strategies for overcoming complex challenges with strategic thinking. Tune in to catch all the highlights from our conversation and discover how you can apply these lessons to enhance your leadership skills in the design and construction industry.

Connect with Kevin via

LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlball/

Book: “The Invisible Visible Us: See Ourselves as Others See You” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4c7jdrI


Connect with Felipe via

Construction Scrum (book & audiobook) via https://constructionscrum.com/

Social media at https://thefelipe.bio.link

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage

03:32 - Transition to Guest Introduction

10:43 - Personal Growth through Emotional Intelligence

16:49 - Transition to Leadership and Organizational Change

26:18 - Utilizing the Five Whys and Interconnectedness

30:27 - Importance of Body Language in Communication

31:27 - Leadership Characteristics and Underdeveloped Skills

31:32 - Importance of Honesty and Transparency in Leadership

33:26 - Evolving Through Rapid Feedback and Incremental Improvement

35:01 - Making a Significant Transformation as a Leader

37:22 - The Impact of Process Change and Adaptation in Business

40:11 - Lessons from a Leadership Story at the Marine Corps

41:50 - Progression of Responsibility and Leadership in the Marine Corps

43:57 - The Importance of Accountability and Teamwork in Leadership

53:12 - Common Challenges Across Different Industries

54:30 - Complexity and Communication Challenges in Aerospace

56:34 - Customer Understanding and Feedback in Finance Industry

58:28 - Empirical Approach to Understanding Customer Behavior

59:52 - Taking the Leap: Embracing Curiosity and Leadership