From Toxic Culture to Trusted Leadership! 10 Rules for Building High-Performing Team | Kyle McDowell

In this episode of An Hour of Innovation podcast, host Vit Lyoshin sits down with Kyle McDowell, a former Fortune 10 executive turned leadership coach and author of Begin With WE. They discuss what's broken in traditional leadership, the toxic behaviors that erode workplace culture, and Kyle's powerful framework, the 10 WE Principles, designed to build trust, accountability, and high-performance teams.

Kyle McDowell spent nearly three decades leading large organizations. Disillusioned with ego-driven leadership and performative culture, he stepped away to redefine what it means to lead with integrity. Today, he coaches leaders around the world, helping them transform their teams through principle-based leadership. His book “Begin With WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence” has become a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller, inspiring a growing movement of values-driven leadership.

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Takeaways

* Kyle's journey reflects a common struggle with corporate leadership.

* Self-reflection is crucial for effective leadership.

* Toxic workplace behavior can lead to apathy and disengagement.

* Leading by example is essential for building trust.

* The 10 principles of leadership can transform workplace culture.

* Embracing challenge is key to personal and team growth.

* Measuring outcomes, not activity, drives real progress.

* Authenticity in leadership fosters loyalty and commitment.

* The future of leadership will require adaptability to new technologies.

* Personal connections in the workplace are more important than ever.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

03:04 The Journey from Apathy to Purposeful Leadership

06:18 Establishing Leadership Principles

10:21 Challenges in Implementing Leadership Principles

14:06 The Importance of Commitment Over Compliance

15:46 Realizing the Effectiveness of Leadership Principles

18:22 The 10 Principles of Leadership

26:07 Measuring Success by Outcomes

28:13 The Importance of Self-Reflection in Leadership

31:58 Understanding Leadership Impact

34:55 Leading Without Authority

37:55 Generational Differences in Leadership

43:41 The Future of Leadership in an AI World

44:50 Choosing to Lead Differently

46:37 How to Connect with Kyle

Connect with Kyle

* Website: https://kylemcdowellinc.com/

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc/

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* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylemcdowellinc/

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* Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kylemcdowellinc

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