About Dr. Chris Fuzie:

Dr. Chris Fuzie, Ed.D., M.A.OL., is a leadership consultant, trainer, college professor, and author specializing in behavior-based leadership and followership dynamics. He holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, along with a Master’s and Bachelor’s in the same field, blending academic insights with practical applications. With over 29 years in law enforcement, Dr. Fuzie has led various high-stakes teams and continues to apply his expertise to consulting and training organizations. His innovative concepts, including the Liminal Leadership Model, challenge traditional leadership paradigms by emphasizing the simultaneous roles of leader and follower.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Dr. Chris Fuzie discuss:

• The convergence of leadership and followership
• Liminal leadership and transitional roles
• Behavioral consistency in organizations
• Defining leadership at different organizational levels
• Ensuring organizational consistency and performance

Key Takeaways:

• Individuals frequently switch between leading and following, and success often requires balancing responsibilities to both superiors and subordinates.
• The key to successful leadership and followership is focusing on common, actionable behaviors like humility, integrity, and decisiveness, rather than fixating on formal roles.
• Organizations should focus on identifying specific, measurable behaviors that align with their goals, ensuring that these behaviors can be taught and evaluated across teams.
• Strategic leaders may focus on overarching traits like integrity, while mid-level managers and operational teams prioritize different sets of behaviors relevant to their tasks.
• By encouraging consistent behavior across all levels of the organization, companies can create a more unified culture and better performance outcomes.

“It’s not an either-or…most people think you’re either a leader or a follower. However, now we have situations where people are leading and following simultaneously.” — Dr. Chris Fuzie

Connect with Dr. Chris Fuzie:  

Website: https://www.cmfleadership.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chris-fuzie-ed-d-m-a-ol-37587934/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/CMFLeadership

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090255232861

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website:https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/

X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/deannewlund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/

Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com

Phone: 1-800-926-7370

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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