Episode 71: Identifying and Closing Leadership Gaps with Bill Treasurer

In this episode of the HRDQ-U In Review podcast, host Sarah welcomes leadership expert Bill Treasurer to talk about his recent webinar, Becoming a Better Leader: How to Identify and Close Your Gaps. Bill shares insights from over 30 years in leadership development and the inspiration behind his Leadership Benchmarking Continuum – a practical tool designed to help leaders uncover and prioritize their leadership gaps. This framework provides valuable ways to improve leadership through focused self-awareness.

Bill explains why many leaders struggle with self-awareness, how hubris or overwhelm can hold people back, and why feedback and reflection are critical for growth. He also walks us through ways to improve leadership without losing confidence and offers daily practices to help new leaders stay centered and intentional when addressing their leadership gaps.

Packed with real-world experience, this episode offers honest, actionable advice to help leaders take ownership of their growth and build stronger, more self-aware teams. Listeners will walk away with clear ways to improve leadership and build stronger, more self-aware teams.

Chapters
[00:00] Introduction – Meet Bill Treasurer and the HRDQ-U Podcast
[01:09] Bill’s Background in Leadership Development
[02:42] The Inspiration Behind the Leadership Gaps Webinar
[04:02] Why Leaders Struggle to Address Their Gaps
[05:34] Tools to Identify Blind Spots and Focus Areas
[06:33] Why Self-Awareness Is the Most Dangerous Leadership Gap
[09:50] Balancing Development Without Losing Confidence
[11:50] The Power of Feedback and Creating a High-Feedback Culture
[13:56] Foundational Habits for Early Leadership Journeys
[15:49] Key Takeaway: Own Your Leadership Development
[17:03] Connect with Bill – Resources and Contact Info

Action Items
✅ Download the free Leadership Benchmarking Continuum tool from the webinar replay
✅ Try Bill’s daily practice: 5-10 minutes of quiet reflection each morning
✅ Visit giantleapconsulting.com to learn more and subscribe to Bill’s newsletter
✅ Watch the full webinar replay on HRDQ-U for more insights

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