Episode 532 Lead through Connection

About this episode

This episode discusses how connection, trust, and emotional safety are essential for effective leadership.

Strong leadership isn’t built on authority—it’s built on relationships. In this episode, we explore how connection, trust, and emotional safety shape the way we lead and impact others. Resources: Dare to Lead – Brené Brown The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick LencioniLeaders Eat Last – Simon Sinek Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman Greater Good Science Center (ggsc.berkeley.edu) Harvard Business Review (hbr.org)

People in this episode

Host: Brad Otto

Topics covered

• leadership
• connection
• trust
• emotional safety
• relationships
• team dynamics

Keywords

• leadership
• connection
• trust
• emotional safety
• team dynamics
• Brené Brown
• Simon Sinek

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greater Good Science Center, Harvard Business Review

Books & works: Dare to Lead, The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team, Leaders Eat Last

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