Ep. 105: Dave Sparkman on Why You NEED A Values Lens To Align Your Culture
In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where David welcomed to the stage Dave Sparkman, Former SVP of Culture at UnitedHealth Group, Founder of Spark Your...
View ArticleEp. 106: Dr. Michael Alfultis on The Careful Balance Of Leadership
In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Michael Alfultis, President of Maritime College and Rear Admiral U.S. Maritime Service, to discuss the careful balance of leadership. Buy David’s book “Trusted...
View ArticleEp. 107: Juliet Funt on How To Defeat The Email Beast
In this episode, we revisit David’s interview with Juliet Funt, Author, Speaker, and Advisor to the Fortune 500, where Juliet discusses how to defeat the email beast. Buy David’s book “Trusted Leader”:...
View ArticleEp. 108: Dr. Nido Qubein on Why Focus Is More Important Than Intelligence
In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University, Author, Speaker, and Leader, to discuss why focus is more important than intelligence. Buy David’s book...
View ArticleEp. 109: Stan Moss on Why Intentionality Is CRITICAL For Culture
In this episode, David sits down with Stan Moss, CEO of Polen Capital, to discuss why intentionality is critical for culture. Buy David’s book “Trusted Leader”: https://amzn.to/3luyqf1 Stan’s Bio: Stan...
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Ep. 110: David Horsager on The Commonality Of The Most Trusted Leaders
In this episode, David rides solo as he discusses the commonality of the most trusted leaders and answers some common questions he’s gotten about his work. Buy David’s book “Trusted Leader”:...
View ArticleEp. 111: Erwin McManus on Why It Doesn’t Take a Genius to Think Like One
In this episode, David sits down with Erwin McManus, renowned life architect, award-winning author, and artist, to discuss why it doesn’t take a genius to think like one. Buy David’s book “Trusted...
View ArticleI’ve Got Your Back: Why Diversity Initiatives Need a Trust-Building Framework
Being different isn’t always easy. In organizational settings, small differences can lead to big problems if managers are unable to recognize, accept, and address the challenges posed by differences...
View ArticleRelationship Restoration: The Power of Admitting When You’re Wrong
Transformative Trust Begins with the Choices You Make Right Now The potential for dishonesty, secrecy, lies, contempt, and rejection can live within all words spoken and all deeds done, from the daily...
View ArticleRestoring Trust: The Power of Admitting When You’re Wrong
Sooner or later, trust gets tested. When it does, what happens next? Today we start this blog with the leading ways to damage trust in our relationships — personal, professional, commercial, or...
View ArticleCompassion at Work: The Link Between Empathy and Employee Engagement
Want employees to love working for you? Lead with compassion. In the past, having a pleasant environment, a predictable routine, and enough compensation was enough to create a stable, satisfied...
View ArticleAre We Clear? [Probably Not]
Discover the Antidote to Tension, Conflict, and Disengagement. Last month, we talked about some ways in which purpose-alignment has transformed our work needs. Work is no longer a place where we...
View ArticleBrick by Brick: The House That Consistency Built
It’s the Little Things That Lay Unshakable Foundations Small actions done consistently make the biggest difference. If my garden flourishes, it’s because I have tended it carefully over time, not...
View ArticleClosing the Trust Gap—With Character
“Getting Over” Imposter Syndrome and Letting Your Values Guide You Leaders face a hard truth today: our teams and customers don’t trust us as much as we think they do. In the United States, leaders...
View ArticleUnlock Your Full Potential: Fuel a Lifelong Learning Practice
The Essential Role of Competency in Nourishing Resilient, Adaptive Organizations The most important thing we can learn is how to learn. If you are still leading the same way you did twenty years...
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Promises vs. Performance: Build Trust through Real Contributions
Leaders who focus on delivering concrete results will always outshine those who rely on mere promises. Infomercials claim to deliver tangible results. The Shake Weight promises to tone your arms. The...
View ArticleWhy Your Resolutions Fail (and How to Finally Change That)
Discover the tool that turns goals into growth—with one simple word. Every January, we promise ourselves transformation. We set resolutions with determination, envisioning a healthier, happier, more...
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