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Unarmoring for Authentic Leadership: Power in Coaching | Emmanuel Neal | TEDxColumbiaCollegeChicago
TEDx Talksยท 2025-10-17 15:22
Leadership & Innovation - The core message revolves around the concept of "unarmored leadership," which is fostered by asking powerful questions and embracing "aha" moments [14] - Powerful questions are thought-provoking and demonstrate care and curiosity, leading to collaborative solutions and awareness of knowledge gaps [7][8] - "Aha" moments are moments of inspiration based on creativity and instinct, requiring awareness, honesty, and action to be effectively utilized [12] - The current period is marked by economic volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, requiring unarmored leaders to ask questions, hold conversations, and create space for bold action [13] Personal Development & Creativity - The speaker shares a personal anecdote about discovering DJing by listening to two radio stations simultaneously, highlighting the importance of experimentation and insight [3][4][5] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding one's "art" and encourages self-reflection [1] - Examples of powerful questions include "Why?" (asked in a non-accusatory manner), "What is the cost of waiting?", and "Is there something that I should have asked you that I didn't?" [9][10]