Building Trust Through Leadership I Dave Bair
From 40% Better - Engineering Leadership by Bill
June 12, 2026 · 33 min
About this episode
Bill Lennan interviews Dave Bair about leadership principles that foster trust and psychological safety in teams.
In this episode of 40 Percent Better, Bill Lennan sits down with Dave Bair, Operations Executive: Certified Change Management Professional; Collaborative Design & NLP Practitioner, to explore the leadership principles that help teams thrive in complex and fast-changing environments. Dave shares his leadership journey, the transferable skills that shaped his career, and why creating clarity, trust, and psychological safety is essential for high-performing teams. The conversation covers learning organizations, effective communication, cultural learning, team dynamics, and the evolving role of leaders in modern organizations. Whether you're a manager, executive, team leader, or aspiring leader, this episode offers practical insights on building trust, fostering continuous learning, and leading with self-awareness. Topics Covered: • Leadership in technology • Leadership journey and transferable skills • Building trust within teams • Psychological safety at work • Learning organizations and continuous improvement • Communication strategies for leaders • Team dynamics and organizational culture • Change management and leadership development • Technical leadership vs people…
People in this episode
Host: Bill Lennan
Guest: Dave Bair
Topics covered
- Leadership principles
- Building trust
- Psychological safety
- Team dynamics
- Effective communication
- Change management
- Self-awareness in leadership
Keywords
- leadership
- trust
- psychological safety
- communication
- team dynamics
- change management
- self-awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Certified Change Management Professional, Collaborative Design & NLP Practitioner
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