In this episode of Unlock Your Potential, I continue my conversation with Michael Watkins, a globally recognized expert in leadership transitions. We dive deep into the concept of love-based leadership, exploring its core principles, the challenges it presents, and how it can be implemented even in large organizations. We discuss the balance between rigor and compassion, the crucial role of hiring and onboarding in fostering a positive culture, and the impact of short-term versus long-term thinking within corporate structures. Michael and I explore how love-based leadership can truly transform companies, creating sustainable success over the long run. We wrap up by introducing a 'Love-Based Leadership Manifesto' and emphasizing the importance of empathy, trust, and embracing vulnerability as essential qualities in effective leadership. Check Out More of Michael’s Content Here 👇 💻 https://www.genesisadvisers.com/ 💡 Michael's previous podcast episode - https://youtu.be/EVMNP6ekB6U 📖 The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking - https://www.amazon.com/Six-Disciplines-Strategic-Thinking-Organization-ebook/dp/B0C43K1YHZ ℹ️ LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldwatkins/ ⌨️ X (Twitter) 👉 https://x.com/MichaelDWatkins Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction to Michael (02:00) The Concept of Loved-Based Leadership (08:00) The people in the organization (12:30) Is everyone capable? (14:45) The prisoner's dilemma (16:20) Command and control style Leadership (18:45) Would this succeed? (20:00) The hiring process (22:30) Key traits that need to be mastered (28:00) Vision and purpose alignment (33:00) Is it as bad in other organizations? (36:00) Stakeholder capitalism (41:40) Love-Based Leadership Manifesto