144: Csaba Toth Focuses on Accurate Thinking

Unlabeled Leadership

I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 144, Csaba Toth explains what a teacher said that is the basis of part of his business. He shares how a Vice President encouraged his managers to develop their leadership. Csaba then advises how we can strengthen how we lead.

Prologue

A native of Hungary and now a UK resident, Csaba has 15 years of experience in setting up start-ups and working with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and entrepreneurs. He is a best-selling author and the founder of ICQ Global, a people development organization with more than 160 licensed partners in 42 countries. Csaba has certified more than 80 coaches and consultants globally.

01:53 Part 1: Our Perception Depends on the Quantity and Quality of Information

Csaba explains that the biggest distance between two people is a misunderstanding. Csaba talks about his teenage years, how he studied martial arts, and what a teacher told him. Csaba built a business around what the teacher said.

07:39 Part 2: The Fragility of Certainty and Agreeability

In this story, Csaba explains how a Vice President interacted with regional managers to build their leadership capabilities.

14:47 Part 3: Leveling Up and Self-Inclusion

Csaba advises us to develop purposeful doubt and be blissfully dissatisfied. Csaba also talks about cognitive flexibility, the effect of echo chambers, craving certainty, and knowing yourself.

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Robynne Orr is the opening voice narrator. To learn more about her amazing storytelling capabilities, visit Robynne’s website, R.ORR.

⁠Transcript through Otter (expect some inaccuracies)

Episode links

Csaba’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Instagram, Twitter

Csaba’s book, Uncommon Sense in Unusual Times

Csaba’s Forbes articles

Example Articles by Csaba, two questions and follow-up

Gary DePaul’s website

Gary's books:

What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?

Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership (Second Edition)

The 2022 HRBP Report (free formats available)

Lead on!