Trust And Inspire Leadership: Stephen Covey With David Kasperson

Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes the most trusted authorities on trust and leadership, Stephen M.R. Covey and David Kasperson. In today’s conversation, they discuss their new book Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others and explore the intersection between their work and compassionate accountability.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:20] Dr. Nate introduces Stephen M. R. Covey.

[2:07] Dr. Nate presents David Kasperson.  

[3:30] How did Stephen conclude that the world of work has changed, but our leadership style hasn’t?

[5:28] What does it mean leaders can create conditions where people can flourish?

[6:30] David and Stephen discuss three leadership styles: authoritarian command and control, enlightened command and control, and trust and inspire leadership.

[9:43] What is different now than 20 years ago regarding what motivates people?

[13:02] Stephen and David address the five fundamental beliefs and behaviors of Trust and Inspire Leadership.

[13:43] The most important belief is to realize the greatness inside every person.

[16:03] Stephen and David discuss the importance of vulnerability in leadership.

[21:13]  Dr. Nate dives deep into the concept of coping role models.

[23:21] Stephen and David talk about the power of modeling.

[25:22] David explains the difference between being trustworthy and trusting. 

[31:35] Stephen highlights the importance of starting with trust. 

[33:03] How do trust and inspire leaders approach conflict?

[35:56] David discusses the heart, head, and hands in leadership.

[38:55] Stephen shares how people are inspired.

[40:48] How did Stephen and David become more challenged to upgrade their mindset in leadership behaviors?

[46:16] Stephen shares his mantra, “My passion is your potential.”

[47:12] Stephen addressed the alignment between the concepts of trust and inspire and compassionate accountability. 

[50:29] David discusses the importance of holding someone accountable.

[51:30] What next step would David and Stephen like people to take after listening to this podcast?

 

Mentioned in this episode:

The Compassion Mindset

Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier

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Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others,  Stephen M.R. Coveyand David Kasperson 

 

Tweetables:

“9 out of 10 organizations still have a “command and control” leadership style” #oncompassion

 

“People are 14 times more likely to be engaged when they trust their leader.”  #oncompassion

 

“You cannot mandate creativity; you have to be inspired.”  #oncompassion

 

“People don’t want to be managed; people want to be led, trusted,