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May 21, 2025 56 mins

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Leadership Toolkit podcast, hosted by Mike Phillips. Today, we have the honor of speaking with Steven Gaffney, a seasoned expert in change management, communication, and building high-performing teams. With a rich background aiding Fortune 500 giants and government organizations, Steven shares the critical distinctions between high-performing and consistently high-achieving teams, emphasizing the importance of results-oriented leadership. Tune in as he provides valuable strategies, personal anecdotes, and tips for fostering effective team cultures.


📚 Discover strategies from his acclaimed books like Just Be Honest, Honesty Works!, and Unconditional Power – the ultimate guide to mastering communication for business success.


🧰 Tools of the Trade: Top Takeaways You Can Use

1️⃣ Transform Mindsets – Encourage the move from simply performing tasks to achieving quality results in a team context.

2️⃣ Communicate Openly – Close communication gaps by ensuring everyone feels comfortable sharing potentially finger-pointing feedback.

3️⃣ Establish Unified Goals – Have shared objectives to align your team and bolster collaboration.

4️⃣ Cultivate Gratitude – Recognize achievements openly to create uplift and avoid the pitfalls of negativity spirals.


Join the conversation on leadership and team dynamics by subscribing to the Leadership Toolkit podcast. Share your thoughts with us, and connect with Steven Gaffney through his website for further insights into building effective teams.


Contact Information:
Steven Gaffney
Web: StevenGaffney.com
LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/StevenGaffneyCompany


Mike Phillips
Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mike@TheLeadshipToolkit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin.com/in/LeadTheTeam⁠⁠⁠⁠
Twitter: ⁠⁠@LeadTheTeam⁠
YouTube: ⁠YouTube.com/@MikePhillips


Credits:

Hosted by Mike Phillips
Produced by The Leadership Toolkit Team
Guest Speaker: Steven Gaffney, Change Management Expert and Author


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