The Choice to Lead with Trust and Inspiration | Stephen M.R. Covey
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How can I change my leadership style to “trust and inspire” when I’ve been trained to “command and control? How can I be a leader, even though I’m not in a leadership position? In this episode, Stephen answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: We need to TRUST and INSPIRE, rather than command and control. What makes an inspired workforce better than an engaged one.  Manage things, lead people. What indicators will show your team is inspired - rather than just engaged. How to lead in our new world of work. What makes “trust and inspire” leadership stronger than “command and control”. The benefits of a high trust culture. Who is Stephen? Stephen M. R. Covey is a renowned author, best known for his New York Times and number one Wall Street Journal bestseller, "The Speed of Trust." As the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, he played a pivotal role in transforming the organization into the world's largest leadership development company. Under his leadership, the company expanded its reach to over 40 countries and significantly increased its brand value. Stephen's influence extends beyond his own works, as he personally led the strategic efforts that propelled his father's book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," to become one of the two most influential business books of the 20th century. During his tenure as president and CEO, he nearly doubled revenue and increased profits by 12 times, taking the company from a valuation of 2.4 million to an impressive 160 million through a successful merger with FranklinQuest, forming FranklinCovey. His impact on leadership development and the success of the Covey brand are testament to his exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Mentions: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey https://www.amazon.ca/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519  Do Good To Lead Well: The Science And Practice Of Positive Leadership by Craig Dowden https://www.amazon.ca/Do-Good-Lead-Well-Leadership/dp/194663302X/ Follow Stephen: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-m-r-covey-6400191a5/  More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message
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