Building a Leadership Habitat

The terms “management” and “leadership” are often used interchangeably, however, while there is a bit of overlap between them, these are quite distinct roles that tend to be rooted in different mindsets, i.e., process-focused vs people-focused, respectively. Those with a process-focused mindset tend to focus on the processes of how work and tasks are performed; they direct the work of team members and are responsible for the outcomes and deliverables. Those with a more people-focused mindset tend to inspire their teams to take initiative and challenge themselves; they communicate vision, determine strategy, and motivate and support team members on their developmental paths. Both sets of roles and mindsets are important in an organization and when both can complement each other - i.e., where there is a mutual understanding and appreciation of the differences in thinking styles, actions, and behaviors - growth and success are possible.

In this webinar, Jessica McLean will lead us through exploring the differences in leadership vs. management mindsets and behaviors; we’ll dive deep into the various characters depicted in Building a Leadership Habitat, by VPG founder Ashley Cheung, and discuss how they demonstrate either management or leadership qualities and how the characters learn from each other to promote teamwork. Finally, for those looking to cultivate their own leadership mindsets, Jessica will share some tips and tricks that you will be able to implement right away to help shift you into a more people-focused mindset and orientation.

About Jessica McLean 

Jessica is passionate about supporting and encouraging others to become the best version of themselves, personally and/or professionally, in a manner that feels authentic to them.

Since 2019, when she began coaching in a personal and professional development capacity, Jessica has coached countless individuals from all walks of life and prides herself on being compassionate and culturally sensitive.

Jessica is a certified professional Coach and member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Her education includes an Honours BA in Psychology, Honours BA in Sociology, Associate Coach Certificate (ACC) through the ICF, Performance Coach certification, applied Neuroscience education, Heart Math Mentor (certification in progress) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner.

Jessica also has over 8 years of professional working experience in various Human Resources (HR) capacities - from recruitment to partnering with and advising senior executives on strategic business planning initiatives.

As a solo-travel enthusiast, she loves being able to pick up and go on a whim, immersing herself into different cultures and experiences while taking in new sights and meeting new people.