David Buirs: Are You Leading, or Just Managing?
In this episode of Realistic Happiness, we’re joined by David Buirs, a leadership coach and expert in guiding emerging leaders to build confidence, develop self-awareness, and lead with authenticity. We discuss: - The Leadership Myth: Why being great at your job doesn’t automatically make you a great leader—and what skills are actually required. - Task vs. People-Focused Leadership: How to find the right balance between driving results and fostering a supportive, engaged team. - The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership: Why showing your struggles builds trust and respect rather than undermining authority. - Healthy vs. Toxic Work Environments: How leadership styles impact workplace culture, psychological safety, and innovation. - Mastering Delegation: Avoiding micromanagement while ensuring your team is challenged and motivated. - Leadership as Influence: Understanding how managers shape behaviours, company culture, and even the well-being of their teams. - Preventing Burnout & Sustainable Success: Why rewarding hustle culture over well-being leads to disengagement—and how to shift the mindset for long-term impact. - Who Are You Without Your Job? Exploring leadership beyond work identity and the deeper questions every leader should ask themselves. If you're a new or seasoned leader looking to improve your leadership skills, create a more positive team culture, and balance ambition with well-being, this episode is packed with insights to help you grow. Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbuirsleadershipcoaching/ Connect with your Realistic Happiness Community: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/realistichappiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realistichappinesspodcast/ Connect with your host, Daisy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daisy-ilaria/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisy.ilaria Threads: https://www.threads.net/@daisy.ilaria YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DaisyIlaria Connect with our producer, Jamie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-everett1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamie.everett1/