5 Promises Every Leader Must Keep to Build Trust
On this incredible episode of The Leadership Toolkit Podcast with host Mike Phillips we’re diving into the world of leadership, strategic planning, and executive Coaching with the legendary Dr. Roger A. Gerard!
We discuss and discover the 5 promises every leader must keep to build trust and foster engagement in the workplace! In this powerful episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike welcomes Dr. Roger Gerard, a leadership expert with over 50 years of experience. Together, they dive into what leaders can do to inspire their teams, create a culture of trust, and reignite passion among professionals. From listening with respect to empowering employees for success, Dr. Gerard shares actionable insights that every leader needs to hear.
Learn how to handle cynics, apathetics, and naysayers in the workplace, avoid common leadership pitfalls, and create an environment where teams thrive. Plus, hear inspiring stories and practical advice from Dr. Gerard’s incredible career journey, including his latest book, "Lead with Purpose." Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a new manager, this episode is packed with invaluable lessons on leadership, trust, and engagement.
🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode
1️⃣ The Five Leadership Promises: Leaders must commit to listening respectfully, fostering employee Growth, ensuring success, offering competitive compensation, and standing by their team during challenges.
2️⃣ Overcoming Workplace Cynicism: Address disengagement by understanding root causes, avoiding micromanagement, and creating an environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
3️⃣ The Importance of Purpose: Leaders should help employees connect their work to personal goals and values to reignite passion and engagement in the workplace.
4️⃣ Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls: Common mistakes like blame culture, over-standardization, and lack of loyalty can erode trust and engagement. Leaders must cultivate an environment of mutual respect and autonomy.
5️⃣ Practical Leadership Strategies: Dr. Gerard emphasizes the importance of "go and see, go and do"—actively engaging with employees and enabling them to solve problems independently for sustained growth and success.
Tune in now to uncover the secrets to becoming the leader your team deserves! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this episode with others who are passionate about leadership excellence.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to The Leadership Toolkit
01:08 – Who is Dr. Roger Gerard
05:50 – Handling Workplace Cynicism and Naysayers
11:00 – Common Manager Mistakes
15:56 – Causes of Employee Disengagement
18:00 – Importance of Accountability
22:19 – Understanding Lazy Employees
28:00 – Finding Dr. Roger Gerard
28:54 – Leading With Purpose Book Overview
29:55 – Owning The Room Book Overview
34:10 – Redefining Your Purpose
37:50 – 5 Promises Every Leader Should Make
45:55 – Final Thoughts from Dr. Gerard
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