Trust isn’t a soft skill, it’s a foundational asset.
In this episode of Straight to Voicemail, Amanda Smith connects with Dr. Denise Healy, Ph.D., CEO and Co-founder of Streets2Schools and an expert in organizational psychology. With a Ph.D. in the field and decades of executive experience, she leads with empathy and strategy, building cultures where trust isn’t just a value, but an operational tool. Her approach blends radical candor, emotional intelligence, and transformational leadership.
You’ll learn:
- How to define trust in a way that drives organizational alignment
- Why trust is essential for innovation, collaboration, and accountability
- Practical examples of “radical candor” and building reliable, transparent teams
Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Why trust gets talked about but rarely operationalized in leadership
(00:24) Meet Dr. Healy: How Streets2Schools turned trust into a core business function
(01:08) Denise breaks down the definition of trust leaders must align on
(02:06) How Denise uses team feedback to steer the company
(03:13) Real examples of incentive planning and strategic retreats
(04:50) Why violating stated values kills trust fast
(05:22) Radical candor and reliability: The twin pillars of trustworthy leadership
(06:15) Denise closes with two research-backed frameworks to explore
Straight to Voicemail is for CMOs, CEOs, and Heads of Marketing in B2B tech who want insights from the people who’ve been there. Each episode centers on one big question answered like a voicemail you’ll want to play again.
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