Building Trust: Darryl Stickel on Empathy, Leadership, and Organizational Integrity

About this episode

Darryl Stickel discusses the intricacies of trust and its importance in leadership and organizational culture.

In this episode, Darryl Stickel explores the intricacies of trust, drawing from his personal journey and research. He highlights the roles of empathy, community, and alignment in trust-building, especially in challenging environments like trauma and first responder settings. The discussion offers practical steps for organizations and CEOs to foster trust with employees, emphasizing culture, reciprocity, and self-awareness. Darryl also discusses vulnerability's role in trust, the impact of senior leadership on engagement, and the continuity of trust practices. The episode concludes with reflections, key takeaways, and ways to connect with Darryl and his work.

People in this episode

Host: Roxanne Derhodge

Guest: Darryl Stickel

Topics covered

• trust
• empathy
• leadership
• organizational integrity
• culture
• vulnerability

Keywords

• trust
• empathy
• leadership
• organizational integrity
• vulnerability
• first responders
• employee engagement

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