Anthony Mayo on What Makes an Effective Leader

In this episode of The Parlor Room podcast, Chris sits down with Harvard Business School Professor Anthony Mayo, who offers expert insights into leadership skills and organizational change. Mayo discusses how individual leaders and companies can thrive in dynamic environments, emphasizing the qualities that set great leaders apart: emotional intelligence, high standards, empathy, and resilience. Aimed at those aspiring to lead or already in leadership roles, the episode highlights how effective leaders bring out the best in others. Mayo also emphasizes the importance of “letting go” as a leader by building trust, providing support, and offering feedback to foster growth and independence. Additionally, he shares valuable perspectives on giving and receiving feedback, authenticity, and the unique challenges women and people of color face in the workplace. GUEST Anthony Mayo, Thomas S. Murphy Senior Lecturer of Business Administration and C. Roland Christensen Distinguished Management Educator in the Organizational Behavior Unit of Harvard Business School. RESOURCES HBS Online’s Organizational Leadership course (https://hbs.me/yckm8xmw) HBS Online’s Leadership Principles course (https://hbs.me/2uwj6y8k) Mayo’s latest book, Race, Work, and Leadership: New Perspectives on the Black Experience (https://hbs.me/mrz4pah2) Related HBS Online blog posts: 6 Characteristics of an Effective Leader (https://hbs.me/bshckp9x) What Can You Do with a Leadership Certificate? (https://hbs.me/y8fyrkjf) 7 Reasons Why You Should Study Leadership (https://hbs.me/4e343dcb) Leadership Principles vs. Organizational Leadership: Which Course Is Right for You? (https://hbs.me/2p8m6cjk) 6 Leadership Skills You Need for Business Success (https://hbs.me/47z839bx) Leadership Self-Assessment: How Effective Are You? (https://hbs.me/yyv88crp) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://hbs.me/bdh5chav