PodSpeakers: Leadership with heart and soul with Fabiana G. Barucco

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Dec 9
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🎙 Soft skills, courage and goal-oriented leadership: Fabiana G. Barucco at PodSpeakers

Have you ever missed an opportunity because you didn't feel "good enough"? Have you ever hesitated when offered a job or had a promotion on the horizon because you thought you didn't possess all the necessary qualifications? In this episode of PodSpeakers with Fabiana Gardenghi Barucco, these and other important topics surrounding leadership, self-awareness, and social skills were discussed courageously and empathetically.

Fabiana is a consultant, mentor, and specialist in purpose-driven leadership. During the conversation, she, Juliana Albanez, and Márcia Belmiro discussed what truly transforms work environments: people who know who they are and lead authentically!

🧠 Social skills are important – very important indeed!

Fabiana summed it up perfectly:

"In Europe, not only the ability to do something is most valued, but also the ability to plan and have a long-term vision."

According to the World Economic Forum, strategic planning and analytical thinking will be among the five most sought-after skills in the European market by 2027. Nevertheless, many professionals are still working in emergency mode, fighting fires instead of shaping the future.

💼 Fear of rejection: a silent obstacle to your career.

Fabiana and Márcia revealed a painful fact: Many women only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the requirements – out of fear of rejection.

"You don't have to be ready, you have to be brave."

This sentence has become a mantra for all those who want to advance professionally, even if they are afraid. Fabiana encourages us to see every application as a courageous act – the CV doesn't have to be perfect, but the attitude can be crucial.

🚀 Leadership with heart and a focus on excellence

Inspired by studies by Marcus Buckingham and Gallup, Fabiana shared a groundbreaking insight:

"Invest 80% of your time in what you are naturally good at."

The secret to great leadership lies not in correcting weaknesses, but in maximizing natural talents through the targeted and goal-oriented development of social skills.

🥪 Feedback that truly makes a difference

Are you familiar with the famous "sandwich feedback"? Fabiana raises an important point:

"Sometimes information gets in the way. The employee needs clarity, not confusion."

Giving respectful feedback doesn't mean sugarcoating the truth. It's about clear, empathetic, and transformative communication – with courage and connection.

🌍 Leadership in diverse environments

Another important point of the conversation was cultural differences, particularly in the European context. Fabiana explained how cultural differences influence teams and decisions – and how responsible leaders need to develop emotional and strategic competencies to navigate these differences effectively.

"People are people. Behind goals and job titles lie human stories."

📌 Key takeaways from the episode: