We begin with a mind-blowing statistic: 78% of people believe that we have a leadership crisis in corporate America. People aren’t leaving bad jobs; they are leaving bad leaders. Leadership isn’t about power, but it’s about people. In today’s episode. We are diving deep into what it takes to build genuine relationships at work. These relationships have a direct impact on productivity, retention, and team success. You’ll learn why leading with empathy beats leading with ego, every single time. Investing time in your people up front saves you countless hours down the road. Are you ready to discover how leading with empathy can be the game-changer you’re looking for in your leadership style? Join us now!
William Davis is a speaker, mentor, and leadership expert who has spent 38 years leading and uplifting teams. He has become a trusted voice in leadership, blending decades of experience with a genuine passion for guiding others and building success, one relationship, one project, and one person at a time. Loyalty, support, guidance, and empathy form the foundation of his leadership style, and his track record proves that his leadership principles steer organizations to success by fostering trust and accountability.
Show Highlights:
- Shocking statistics around leadership challenges and a world leadership crisis
- The disconnect in corporate leadership today (Having leadership skills is NOT a given.)
- “Do I even want to be a leader?”
- William’s #1 tip for identifying good leaders: Observe how they treat their families.
- To build genuine relationships in the workplace, you must focus on connection and interaction.
- Examples from William’s experience: How an afternoon of golf made a meaningful connection, and a lunchtime walk helped William understand a new employee better.
- “Your job as a leader is to make sure your people are safe and secure in their roles to succeed and grow.”
- A good ROI is not always monetary in nature. Invest in people.
- Watching your people succeed is the greatest testament to your career.
- The biggest indicator of true leadership is being supportive and uplifting to others.
- Key leadership components are treating team members equitably, giving credit where it’s due, and creating a supportive environment.
- William’s key takeaway about genuine relationships in the workplace
- Emotional maturity as a leader
Resources:
Connect with William Davis
Book – How to Lead without Just Managing(The Leadership Blueprint Book)
Book – Building Genuine Relationships
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