Dr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes the most trusted authorities on trust and leadership, Stephen M.R. Covey and David Kasperson. In today’s conversation, they discuss their new book Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others and explore the intersection between their work and compassionate accountability.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:20] Dr. Nate introduces Stephen M. R. Covey.

[2:07] Dr. Nate presents David Kasperson.  

[3:30] How did Stephen conclude that the world of work has changed, but our leadership style hasn’t?

[5:28] What does it mean leaders can create conditions where people can flourish?

[6:30] David and Stephen discuss three leadership styles: authoritarian command and control, enlightened command and control, and trust and inspire leadership.

[9:43] What is different now than 20 years ago regarding what motivates people?

[13:02] Stephen and David address the five fundamental beliefs and behaviors of Trust and Inspire Leadership.

[13:43] The most important belief is to realize the greatness inside every person.

[16:03] Stephen and David discuss the importance of vulnerability in leadership.

[21:13]  Dr. Nate dives deep into the concept of coping role models.

[23:21] Stephen and David talk about the power of modeling.

[25:22] David explains the difference between being trustworthy and trusting. 

[31:35] Stephen highlights the importance of starting with trust. 

[33:03] How do trust and inspire leaders approach conflict?

[35:56] David discusses the heart, head, and hands in leadership.

[38:55] Stephen shares how people are inspired.

[40:48] How did Stephen and David become more challenged to upgrade their mindset in leadership behaviors?

[46:16] Stephen shares his mantra, “My passion is your potential.”

[47:12] Stephen addressed the alignment between the concepts of trust and inspire and compassionate accountability. 

[50:29] David discusses the importance of holding someone accountable.

[51:30] What next step would David and Stephen like people to take after listening to this podcast?

 

Mentioned in this episode:

The Compassion Mindset

Compassionate Accountability: How Leaders Build Connection and Get Results, Nate Regier

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Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others,  Stephen M.R. Coveyand David Kasperson 

 

Tweetables:

“9 out of 10 organizations still have a “command and control” leadership style” #oncompassion

 

“People are 14 times more likely to be engaged when they trust their leader.”  #oncompassion

 

“You cannot mandate creativity; you have to be inspired.”  #oncompassion

 

“People don’t want to be managed; people want to be led, trusted, and inspired.” #oncompassion

 

“The job of a leader is to try to unleash people’s potential.” #oncompassion

 

“Leaders first model the behavior and make it safe for others to follow.” #oncompassion