In this episode of The Leadership Toolkit, host Mike Phillips sits down with Dr. Roger Gerard, a leadership expert with over 50 years of experience in executive coaching, strategic planning, and management development. Together, they explore actionable strategies to inspire trust, foster engagement, and lead with purpose.
Dr. Gerard shares insights from his incredible career and his books Lead with Purpose and Owning the Room, highlighting the five promises every leader must keep to build trust and create thriving teams. You'll also learn how to deal with workplace cynicism, avoid leadership pitfalls, and empower employees to succeed.
🧰 The Workbench: My Key Takeaways From This Episode 🔑
1️⃣ The Five Leadership Promises: Leaders must commit to listening respectfully, fostering employee growth, ensuring success, offering competitive compensation, and standing by their team during challenges.
2️⃣ Overcoming Workplace Cynicism: Address disengagement by understanding root causes, avoiding micromanagement, and creating an environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
3️⃣ The Importance of Purpose: Leaders should help employees connect their work to personal goals and values to reignite passion and engagement in the workplace.
4️⃣ Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls: Common mistakes like blame culture, over-standardization, and lack of loyalty can erode trust and engagement. Leaders must cultivate an environment of mutual respect and autonomy.
5️⃣ Practical Leadership Strategies: Dr. Gerard emphasizes the importance of "go and see, go and do"—actively engaging with employees and enabling them to solve problems independently for sustained growth and success.
Whether you're a seasoned executive or a new manager, this episode is packed with practical advice to transform your leadership approach.
📖 Resources:
* Connect with Dr. Roger Gerard: RogerGerard.com
* Explore Dr. Gerard's books: Lead with Purpose and Owning the Room
Contact Information:
Dr. Roger A. Gerard
Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rogergerard2
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: The world-renowned "Leadership Badass" Dr. Roger Gerard
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