🎙 This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Trent Smock. Join us as we discuss: ✨Management: It’s always about people ✨What difference in you would make the biggest difference for the people you manage? ✨Culture is departmental ✨Psychometrics ✨You get the behavior you tolerate ✨Developing mental fortitude ✨Leaders: live the values first, then post about them Conflict Managed is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Trent Smock is a leadership coach with over 25 years of experience in helping senior executives and professionals enhance their leadership skills and drive organizational success. With a robust background in the financial services industry, Trent has collaborated with top-tier companies like Pacific Life, Prudential, AXA, and Equitable. His expertise spans across various leadership levels, from first-time leaders to senior vice presidents managing large teams and overseeing substantial P&L responsibilities.     Trent's coaching philosophy revolves around transforming individual contributors into effective leaders capable of empowering their teams. He emphasizes the importance of making the transition from doing the work to enabling others to excel in their roles. This approach has proven instrumental in driving organizational growth and fostering a culture of accountability and leadership.    A key element of Trent's methodology is the concept of "crossing the chasm," which involves guiding leaders through the challenging shift from managing tasks to managing people. He leverages his deep understanding of behavioral assessments and psychometric surveys to provide insights into leadership styles and areas for improvement. This data-driven approach ensures that his coaching is tailored to the unique needs of each client, facilitating meaningful and sustainable change.    Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.