In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, host Mike Harbour explores the seven leadership habits that consistently separate leaders people simply work for from leaders people genuinely want to follow.
Drawing from more than 30 years of leadership experience, executive Coaching, and research, Mike explains why elite leadership isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about consistently practicing the right behaviors. He also introduces the Harbour Performance Equation, demonstrating how leadership thinking shapes behaviors, habits, culture, and ultimately organizational results.
In this episode, Mike discusses:
- Why elite leaders ask better questions instead of rushing to provide answers
- How recognition, coaching, and psychological safety strengthen engagement and performance
- The importance of balancing high expectations with strong support
- Why great leaders listen to understand and treat people like people—not just employees
- How consistent leadership behaviors create lasting organizational results
If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership, improve your culture, and build higher-performing teams, this episode offers practical habits you can begin applying immediately.
If you found this episode valuable, be sure to leave a 5-star review and share it with another leader. For questions or to continue the conversation, reach out to Mike at [email protected].
“Delivering Excellence in Leadership and Personal Development”
Mike is a veteran serving as both an enlisted soldier and medical service corps officer in the U.S. Army. Mike has almost 30 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry as a leader in hospital operations, leadership training and development, sales, talent management, and executive search.
Mike launched Harbour Resources in 2006 and has coached, trained, and developed thousands of leaders.
Mike has published over 345 episodes on The Lead Up Podcast. He is an author of Power Principles, Quit Losing Talent Expanded Edition, and Co-Author of Breaking Average.
Mike’s focus and his company’s mission is to deliver excellence in leadership and personal development solutions to help you lead others, lead yourself, hire “A” players for your teams, and develop them to be high performers.
Mike is the proud father of 2 Kids and husband of 32 years to the beautiful Connie Harbour
