EP3- Who Are You at Work? Exploring Hidden Roles in Leadership

In episode three of the Un-Muddying in the Waters podcast, host Joshua delves into the concept of unspoken and assumed leadership roles through the lens of Role Theory, developed by transactional analysis practitioner Bernd Schmid (2006) . Using role theory and a real-life story of a leader mirroring familiar dynamics in her professional life, Joshua illustrates how our past roles influence present behaviour. He poses reflective questions to help listeners identify and redefine their leadership roles for better clarity and effectiveness. The episode emphasises intentional leadership and the need to differentiate between roles from our personal lives and those required in professional settings.

 

00:00 Introduction to Episode Three

00:35 Exploring Role Theory

03:30 Real-Life Application of Role Theory

08:35 Questions for Self-Reflection

10:54 Conclusion and Call to Action