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July 28, 2025 59 mins

Uncover the game-changing "Humanity Hack" for transformative leadership. Taylor Scott, a hospitality pioneer, reveals how cultivating psychological safety and deep emotional connection is the scientific blueprint for peak performance and a thriving workplace culture.  

Learn how generosity inspires genuine connection, ignites motivation, and empowers your team to excel. We delve into practical strategies to foster a "learn-it-all" mindset and transform feedback from a dreaded monologue into an empowering dialogue. Discover the profound impact of humanness in leadership, drawing on insights like the "Rider and Elephant" metaphor and the "Three Cs of Compassionate Teams" (Choice, Competence, Community).  

Tune in to master these principles and build a magnetic environment where everyone thrives. This episode is your essential guide to leading in the new era.

ℹ️ About the Guest

Taylor Scott, a visionary hospitality pioneer and bestselling author. You can find his transformative insights on Instagram at @TScott502 and on LinkedIn as Taylor Scott, Lead with Hospitality LLC. His latest book, Give Hospitality, offers a compelling story that reveals how a spirit of generosity can inspire genuine connection and transform any environment. Having shaped cultures at industry giants like Disney Parks, Taylor truly understands what it takes to lead with heart.

👨‍💻 People & Other Mentions

  • Taylor Scott - Hospitality pioneer, bestselling author of Give Hospitality and Lead with Hospitality, and leadership expert. (leadwithhospitality.com)  
  • Cody McLean - Host of the Mind Hack Podcast. (No specific personal link in research)  
  • Chip and Dan Heath - Bestselling authors of Switch: How to Change When Change Is Hard and The Power of Moments: Why Some Moments Are More Extraordinary Than Others. (heathbrothers.com)  
  • Jonathan Haidt - NYU psychologist and author of The Happiness Hypothesis, known for the "Rider and Elephant" metaphor. (jonathanhaidt.com)  
  • John Maxwell - Renowned thought leader and author on leadership. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Maxwell)
  • Maya Angelou - Acclaimed American memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist, known for the quote "People don't remember what you say, they remember how you made them feel." (mayaangelou.com)  
  • Satya Nadella - Chairman and CEO of Microsoft, credited with shifting its culture to a "learn-it-all" mindset. ((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satya_Nadella))
  • Bill Gates - Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist. (gatesfoundation.org)
  • Steve Ballmer - Former CEO of Microsoft and owner of the Los Angeles Clippers. (ballmergroup.org/person/steve-ballmer/)
  • Edward Deci and Richard Ryan - Psychologists who developed the Self-Determination Theory, focusing on autonomy, competence, and relatedness. (selfdeterminationtheory.org)  

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